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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Julian Blumberg?
(a) An editor.
(b) A famous author.
(c) A well established journalist.
(d) An aspiring writer.

2. In Chapter Two, how does Sammy betray Julian?
(a) He sells the manuscript under Julian's name, but changes then name.
(b) He gives Al permission to do whatever he wants with the manuscript.
(c) He publishes Julian's manuscript in the paper without Julian's consent and he renames it.
(d) He renames Julian's manuscript and claims it for his own.

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

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

5. What is Sammy's response when Al asks Sammy about Julian's name not being included in the credits?
(a) He is miserable and knows his wrong doing.
(b) He doesn't think he should share the success.
(c) He tells him to mind his own business.
(d) He pretends he doesn't hear Al and promptly changes the subject.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julian ask of Al in Chapter Five?

2. What do Julian and his wife spend all of their money on?

3. In Chapter Two, Al says there are two kinds of self-made men. One reflects on their success as patriotic and remembers all of the details of their success. How does he describe the second type?

4. What does Sidney Fineman do for Kit and Sammy?

5. In Chapter Eight, what does Julian want to discuss with Kit and Al when he invites them to his house?

(see the answer key)

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