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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 Al liken himself to Sammy?
(a) They have nothing in common.
(b) They are both columnists, Jewish, and American.
(c) They will both stop at nothing to get ahead.
(d) They are both originally from another country and started their life in the slums.

2. At the end of Chapter Two, why does Al stand at the window?
(a) He wants to daydream about Hollywood.
(b) He is tired of being inside.
(c) He ponders jumping.
(d) He is watching Sammy leave in his cab.

3. In Chapter One, how does Sammy react when Al says he wants to "bury the hatchet?"
(a) He tells him he'll forgive him in time.
(b) He doesn't understand what Al is saying.
(c) He agrees.
(d) He says he knows where Al would like to bury it.

4. How does Al feel about sharing a cubicle with Sammy?
(a) He is frightened of his power.
(b) He is enthused to work in close proximity with him.
(c) He needs space.
(d) He tries to avoid him.

5. In Chapter Two, how does Sammy betray Julian?
(a) He renames Julian's manuscript and claims it for his own.
(b) He gives Al permission to do whatever he wants with the manuscript.
(c) He sells the manuscript under Julian's name, but changes then name.
(d) He publishes Julian's manuscript in the paper without Julian's consent and he renames it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Al feel about Sammy helping Julian?

2. Why does Al make a mistake on his article?

3. Who is Julian Blumberg?

4. What explanation does Sammy give for not approaching Al about the mistakes in his article?

5. What does Al say he gives Sammy tips on?

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