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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. On his last night in Hollywood, what does Al admit to Kit?
(a) He never wanted to work in Hollywood.
(b) He has always had feelings for her.
(c) He has a wife that he left in New York.
(d) Sammy is his brother.

3. How does Sammy respond when Al confides in him about his problems at work in Chapter Four?
(a) He tells him he will never get ahead and he should move back to New York.
(b) He tells him to go home and get a good rest.
(c) He advices him to kill his new writing partner.
(d) He gives him advice about writing his own treatment.

4. How does Al feel about sharing a cubicle with Sammy?
(a) He is enthused to work in close proximity with him.
(b) He needs space.
(c) He is frightened of his power.
(d) He tries to avoid him.

5. What is Al's impression of Rosalie when the two meet for dinner in Chapter Three?
(a) He finds her beautiful and wants to start dating her.
(b) He is struck by how thin and unwell she looks.
(c) He feels threatened by her abrasive manner.
(d) He knows she has bad intentions.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Al and Sammy first meet, how does Al describe him?

2. What game do Kit and Al play at The Cellar in Chapter Five?

3. What do Julian and Rosalie have in common?

4. How does Sammy convince Selznick to buy the manuscript?

5. How does Al feel about his first project at his new job in Chapter Eight?

(see the answer key)

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