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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Al think of himself as an idealist?
(a) He is optimistic about everything in life.
(b) He questions everything.
(c) Because he believes in the golden rule and love.
(d) He doesn't know any other way.

2. After Al arrives in Hollywood, when does he meet up with Sammy in Chapter Three?
(a) They run into one another on the street.
(b) In a bar.
(c) At an expensive cigar club.
(d) They meet for lunch.

3. Why is Sammy comfortable in Hollywood?
(a) He has learned the right strategies to excel.
(b) He knows how to pretend.
(c) He does drugs and parties all day and night.
(d) He is originally from Hollywood.

4. How does Sammy land the job at World-Wide in Hollywood?
(a) He pays his way in.
(b) He convinces the company he is a good fit.
(c) His agent sold him to the company on the strength of the story.
(d) Al gives him a good recommendation.

5. Why does Rosalie Goldbaum call Al in Chapter Three?
(a) She wants Al to help her sell an article.
(b) She wants to talk to Al about a promotion at the paper.
(c) She thinks she is pregnant with Sammy's child.
(d) She is trying to get a hold of Sammy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Al find out about Sammy's movie review in Chapter Five?

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

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

4. Before he left for Hollywood, what did Sammy tell Rosalie she should do?

5. Why do people believe Sammy's lies?

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