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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Al think of Catherine Sargent?
(a) That she shouldn't be affiliated with Sammy.
(b) That she is "neatly put together" and she scares people off.
(c) He doesn't trust her and thinks she is up to no good.
(d) She is a man dressed like a woman.

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

3. How does Sammy write his scripts?
(a) Alone at a typewriter.
(b) By reading books that inspire him.
(c) By acting them out and having people add ideas as he acts.
(d) In his office.

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

5. What explanation does Sammy give for not approaching Al about the mistakes in his article?
(a) He was afraid Al would yell at him.
(b) He doesn't give an explanation.
(c) He says he thought Al should have known better.
(d) He says there wasn't enough time.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Eight, what does Sammy insist on Al's first day at his new job?

2. In Chapter Six, once Julian and Sammy get together in Hollywood, why do they get into an argument?

3. How does Sammy react to Al when Al approaches him?

4. What does Al give to Rosalie after dinner in Chapter Three?

5. Why is Al having a hard time at work in Chapter Four?

(see the answer key)

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