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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Sammy act at the Back Lot in Chapter Four?
(a) He acts assertive and gets his own way.
(b) He acts as if he's never been out.
(c) He is humble and shy.
(d) He sulks the entire night.

3. What does Sammy promise Julian in Chapter Two?
(a) He will help him re-write the manuscript.
(b) He will help edit the manuscript.
(c) He will show the manuscript to his agent.
(d) Julian will never be famous.

4. What does Julian ask of Al in Chapter Five?
(a) To leak the information to the press.
(b) To talk to Sammy.
(c) To write an article about what a fraud Sammy is.
(d) To kill Sammy.

5. What is Sammy's advice to Al regarding work in Chapter Three?
(a) He tells him he is safe with a six month contract and doesn't have to start impressing anyone until the fifth month.
(b) That things will pick up in a year.
(c) He tells him to cheat his way to the top.
(d) He says nothing will get better and Al should just move back to New York.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Sammy land the job at World-Wide in Hollywood?

3. Why do Al and Kit slip out the back door when they are leaving the premier in Chapter Five?

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

5. How does Al feel about the script that Sammy makes up on the spot in Chapter Four?

(see the answer key)

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