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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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 thanks Al and tells him he looks forward to it.
(d) He tells Al he doesn't want to be stuck in the newspaper world because it doesn't pay enough.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter Two, Al asks Sammy if he is scared when he makes the phone call to sell the manuscript. How does Sammy respond?

3. Why is Al first intrigued by Sammy?

4. What title does Sammy sell the manuscript under in Chapter Two?

5. How does Sammy convince Selznick to buy the manuscript?

(see the answer key)

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