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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Al and Sammy first meet, how does Al describe him?
(a) A munchkin.
(b) A little ferret of a kid.
(c) A rock and roll star.
(d) A speed demon.

2. What is Al's impression of Rosalie when the two meet for dinner in Chapter Three?
(a) He finds her beautiful and wants to start dating her.
(b) He feels threatened by her abrasive manner.
(c) He knows she has bad intentions.
(d) He is struck by how thin and unwell she looks.

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

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

5. How does Sammy convince Selznick to buy the manuscript?
(a) He performs the manuscript over the phone.
(b) He tells him he can have all of the profit.
(c) He says it's in demand and worth the investment.
(d) He doesn't convince him because Selznick will buy anything.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Al surprised by the car Sammy drives?

3. Why do people believe Sammy's lies?

4. When Al says he composed a short history of Sammy Glick, how does he explain Sammy's progress?

5. Why is Sammy comfortable in Hollywood?

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