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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter Five, Sammy's face explodes around Al as if it is:
(a) Millions of dollars.
(b) Blackjack cards.
(c) A pinwheel.
(d) The devil.

2. Why is Al having a hard time at work in Chapter Four?
(a) His producer throws his first script away and assigns him a partner.
(b) He doesn't trust anyone.
(c) He doesn't have passion.
(d) His boss barely ever assigns him work.

3. In Chapter Twelve, why does Sammy call Al over late in the night?
(a) He wants Al to take him home.
(b) Laurette has left him.
(c) He needs Al's help writing a script.
(d) He wants to party.

4. In Chapter Ten, why does Al think Sammy asks him to help with his picture?
(a) Al believes Sammy is taking on too big of a project and that Sammy feels unsure of himself.
(b) Al thinks Sammy is using him the way he used Julian.
(c) Sammy owes Al a favor from a long time ago.
(d) Because Sammy has lost his connections with everyone else.

5. How does Sammy act during the premier in Chapter Five?
(a) Nervous, but happy to be in the light.
(b) Uncomfortable because he is afraid of being caught in his lies.
(c) As if he needs constant reassurance and support.
(d) He can't wait for the premier to be over because he never wanted the fame in the first place.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Al about Hollywood?

2. Why is Sammy comfortable in Hollywood?

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

4. In Chapter Seven, why does Al feel pressure at work?

5. What does Al mean when he says his own voice is filled with inadequacy?

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