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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do people believe Sammy's lies?
(a) His good looks fool people.
(b) He is an actor.
(c) He lacks social grace, but manages to charm people.
(d) He is confident.

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

3. In Chapter Five, how does Al lose his week's salary?
(a) Renting a limo for the night.
(b) By making a bet with Kit.
(c) Buying too much champagne.
(d) At blackjack.

4. In Chapter Two, what is Al's reaction when Sammy tells him how much they offer for the manuscript?
(a) He says the amount is a disgrace and he would be ashamed to take the offer.
(b) He takes a deep breath and tells Sammy he knows what he should do.
(c) He raises his eyebrows and whistles.
(d) He rolls his eyes and doesn't say anything.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Al about Hollywood?

2. When Al asks Sammy how he can read when he's running so fast, how does Sammy answer?

3. Why does Sammy think Al is unsuccessful in the business?

4. Before he left for Hollywood, what kind of promises did Sammy make to Julian?

5. What is Sammy's next move when Julian leaves his desk in Chapter Two?

(see the answer key)

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