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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Julian Blumberg?
(a) A famous author.
(b) An aspiring writer.
(c) A well established journalist.
(d) An editor.

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

3. 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 he thought Al should have known better.
(d) He says there wasn't enough time.

4. Why is Al first intrigued by Sammy?
(a) Al thinks Sammy might be his son.
(b) Al Manheim feels like he wants to scream when he meets Sammy.
(c) Sammy is strongly motivated.
(d) Sammy makes him laugh.

5. What does Sammy do when he sees the mistake in Al's article?
(a) He re-writes the article.
(b) He goes straight to O'Brien.
(c) He marks up the article showing the mistakes made.
(d) He talks to an agent about fixing it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter Two, what is Al's reaction when Sammy tells him how much they offer for the manuscript?

3. How does Al liken himself to Sammy?

4. In Chapter Two, how much does the manuscript end up selling for?

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

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