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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) As rushing forward and never looking back to remember where they came from.
(b) He never explains the second type.
(c) As never realizing their success and being surprised by where they are in life.
(d) As stopping when they reach a certain point.

2. How does Al feel about the script that Sammy makes up on the spot in Chapter Four?
(a) It has a good twist, but needs work.
(b) It stinks.
(c) It's worth a million dollars.
(d) It's genius.

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

4. In Chapter Ten, how does Al feel about meeting up with Sammy?
(a) Sick to his stomach.
(b) Curious as to why Sammy would want to see him again.
(c) He doesn't think Sammy can haunt him anymore so he feels as if he will be entertained.
(d) Worried about the next stunt Sammy will pull.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Al picture Sammy when Sammy returns to his mother's home?

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

3. What title does Sammy sell the manuscript under in Chapter Two?

4. In Chapter Ten, why does Al think Sammy asks him to help with his picture?

5. How does Al feel about going back to Hollywood in Chapter Ten?

(see the answer key)

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