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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sammy respond when Al tells him he will try to get him a job as a cub reporter?
(a) He bows his head and doesn't say anything.
(b) He tells Al he doesn't need anybody's help.
(c) He tells Al he doesn't want to be stuck in the newspaper world because it doesn't pay enough.
(d) He thanks Al and tells him he looks forward to it.

2. In Chapter Two, how much does the manuscript end up selling for?
(a) Eight grand.
(b) Fifty thousand.
(c) Ten grand.
(d) Seventy thousand.

3. When Al says he composed a short history of Sammy Glick, how does he explain Sammy's progress?
(a) Pure luck.
(b) Unexplainable and unfathomable.
(c) A series of coincidences.
(d) Very American: full of opportunity and speed.

4. Why does Al make a mistake on his article?
(a) He has a sleeping problem.
(b) He didn't double check his work.
(c) He's drunk.
(d) He forgot to wear his glasses.

5. Why do people believe Sammy's lies?
(a) He lacks social grace, but manages to charm people.
(b) His good looks fool people.
(c) He is confident.
(d) He is an actor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Al feel about sharing a cubicle with Sammy?

2. How does Sammy make Al feel when they first meet?

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

4. What does Sammy promise Julian in Chapter Two?

5. What does Al think about when he and Sammy go to play a match game at Bleecks?

(see the answer key)

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