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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Al suggest to Sammy regarding Rosalie?
(a) That Sammy should move back to New York and settle down with her.
(b) That he send her money until she gets back on her feet.
(c) To forget about her completely.
(d) He tells him to send for her and see what she can do.

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

4. What does Sammy promise Rosalie before he leaves for Hollywood?
(a) He will send her money from Hollywood.
(b) He will set things up for her so she can move there.
(c) He will marry her when he returns.
(d) He wants to start a family with her when the time is right.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. After Al arrives in Hollywood, when does he meet up with Sammy in Chapter Three?

4. Why do people believe Sammy's lies?

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

(see the answer key)

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