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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Al having a hard time at work in Chapter Four?
(a) His producer throws his first script away and assigns him a partner.
(b) He doesn't trust anyone.
(c) His boss barely ever assigns him work.
(d) He doesn't have passion.

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

3. What explanation does Sammy give for taking the job at The Record?
(a) He is interested in being an editor one day.
(b) He wants to be around writers and learn about grammar.
(c) He needs to stay off the streets.
(d) His mom made him take the job.

4. How does Sammy make Al feel when they first meet?
(a) Estranged.
(b) Lonely.
(c) Uneasy.
(d) Intimidated.

5. In Chapter Four, what conclusion does Al come to about his friendship with Sammy?
(a) Sammy is to unpredictable and hard to get along with.
(b) Al thinks of Sammy as his best friend and his worst enemy.
(c) He will never fully know Sammy or understand him.
(d) He will always look up to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Julian Blumberg?

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

3. Who is Billie?

4. How does Sammy write his scripts?

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

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