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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 Sammy's job at the paper?
(a) A writer.
(b) A copy boy.
(c) A delivery boy.
(d) An editor.

2. How does O'Brien thank Sammy for helping with the article?
(a) He takes him out to dinner.
(b) With a promotion.
(c) He gives him a gift and charges Al for it.
(d) He doesn't thank him because he is ashamed.

3. When Al asks Sammy how he can read when he's running so fast, how does Sammy answer?
(a) He learned to read when he was running errands.
(b) He has good eye sight.
(c) He can't read when he's running.
(d) He tells him he doesn't know how he does it.

4. How does Al feel about Sammy helping Julian?
(a) Suspicious of Sammy's motives.
(b) Excited for Sammy to have the opportunity.
(c) Indifferent towards the situation.
(d) Angry that Julian didn't first approach him.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Sammy respond when Al tells him he will try to get him a job as a cub reporter?

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

4. What is Sammy's next move when Julian leaves his desk in Chapter Two?

5. Who is Julian Blumberg?

(see the answer key)

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