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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sammy ask Al to take Kit to the opening night of Sammy's play, "Live Wire?"
(a) Because Sammy has a date with Rita Royce.
(b) He feels sorry for Al.
(c) Sammy is trying to make Kit fall in love with Al.
(d) Because he won't have time to socialize with Kit.

2. Why does Al think of himself as an idealist?
(a) He is optimistic about everything in life.
(b) He doesn't know any other way.
(c) Because he believes in the golden rule and love.
(d) He questions everything.

3. When Al and Billie dance, Al begins to dream. What does he say he's dreamed about?
(a) Driving a steam boat.
(b) Sammy Glick climbing a rope.
(c) Marrying her.
(d) Taking a trip together.

4. In Chapter Six, once Julian and Sammy get together in Hollywood, why do they get into an argument?
(a) They are both in love with the same woman.
(b) Julian threatens to call the police on Sammy.
(c) Sammy tricks Julian into writing another manuscript for him.
(d) Sammy accuses Julian of trying to steal his glory.

5. What happens after The Guild meeting in Chapter Eight?
(a) Julian runs for president of The Guild.
(b) A large number of people resign, including Sammy Glick.
(c) Al has a nervous breakdown.
(d) A corporate company proposes a partnership with The Guild.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julian's wife make him do when he doesn't hear from Sammy about work in Hollywood?

2. In Chapter Seven, what does Al say he has written a play about?

3. What do Al and Kit talk about when they walk to the beach?

4. Al explains how he wanted to go to Hollywood before he met Sammy Glick. What does he say his reasons for wanting to go are?

5. What kind of review does Sammy's movie receive in Chapter Five?

(see the answer key)

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