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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Al's mistake in his article?
(a) He writes on the wrong topic.
(b) The article is too short.
(c) Grammatical errors.
(d) Plagiarism.

2. How does Sammy convince Selznick to buy the manuscript?
(a) He performs the manuscript over the phone.
(b) He says it's in demand and worth the investment.
(c) He tells him he can have all of the profit.
(d) He doesn't convince him because Selznick will buy anything.

3. How does Sammy make Al feel when they first meet?
(a) Uneasy.
(b) Estranged.
(c) Intimidated.
(d) Lonely.

4. What explanation does Sammy give for not approaching Al about the mistakes in his article?
(a) He was afraid Al would yell at him.
(b) He doesn't give an explanation.
(c) He says there wasn't enough time.
(d) He says he thought Al should have known better.

5. What title does Sammy sell the manuscript under in Chapter Two?
(a) Yellow Syndrome.
(b) The Right Way.
(c) Women and Men.
(d) Girl Steals Boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does O'Brien thank Sammy for helping with the article?

2. At the end of Chapter Two, why does Al stand at the window?

3. In Chapter Two, how does Sammy betray Julian?

4. What explanation does Sammy give for taking the job at The Record?

5. How does Sammy land the job at World-Wide in Hollywood?

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