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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Al and Kit see Julian at the premier in Chapter Five how does he act?
(a) Infuriated and heart broken.
(b) Troubled.
(c) Lost.
(d) Confused about how things worked out the way they did.

2. What does Rosalie ask of Al in Chapter Three?
(a) To lend her money so she can take the train to see Sammy.
(b) To find out why Sammy has stopped writing.
(c) To forgive her for how she treated him in the past.
(d) To take her with him to Hollywood.

3. In Chapter Two, how does Sammy betray Julian?
(a) He gives Al permission to do whatever he wants with the manuscript.
(b) He publishes Julian's manuscript in the paper without Julian's consent and he renames it.
(c) He renames Julian's manuscript and claims it for his own.
(d) He sells the manuscript under Julian's name, but changes then name.

4. What does Julian talk to Al about when the two meet for lunch for the first time in Hollywood in Chapter Six?
(a) His fame and success.
(b) The promises Sammy has made to him.
(c) He asks Al to kill Sammy.
(d) He is completely silent and leaves after a few minutes

5. What is Sammy's response when Al asks Sammy about Julian's name not being included in the credits?
(a) He tells him to mind his own business.
(b) He is miserable and knows his wrong doing.
(c) He doesn't think he should share the success.
(d) He pretends he doesn't hear Al and promptly changes the subject.

6. How does Al act towards Sammy during the premier in Chapter Five?
(a) As if he is bitter about his success.
(b) He acts as if the whole event is not a big deal.
(c) He is excited for him and praises him for his work.
(d) The two don't have a chance to interact.

7. How does Sammy act at the Back Lot in Chapter Four?
(a) He acts assertive and gets his own way.
(b) He acts as if he's never been out.
(c) He sulks the entire night.
(d) He is humble and shy.

8. After Sammy's movie has been shown and they are discussing the review, why does Sammy get upset with Al?
(a) Al acts miserable the entire evening.
(b) Al tells everyone at dinner about Sammy's lies.
(c) Al suggests paying the reviewer is a bribe.
(d) Al tells Sammy he has to add Julian's name to the credits.

9. What decision does Julian's wife make regarding her husband's situation with Sammy in Chapter Six?
(a) She packs up their car and says they will drive to Hollywood.
(b) She hires a lawyer who will take her to Hollywood.
(c) She buys two tickets to Hollywood.
(d) She calls to confront Sammy herself and makes arrangements to meet him.

10. Why do Al and Kit slip out the back door when they are leaving the premier in Chapter Five?
(a) Because they drank too much and lost their way.
(b) Because they want to avoid being interviewed by the press.
(c) The two become claustrophobic.
(d) They cannot handle Sammy's arrogance and want nothing to do with him.

11. Why does Al make a mistake on his article?
(a) He forgot to wear his glasses.
(b) He has a sleeping problem.
(c) He didn't double check his work.
(d) He's drunk.

12. What does Al give to Rosalie after dinner in Chapter Three?
(a) A ticket to Hollywood.
(b) Twenty-five dollars.
(c) A new coat.
(d) A kiss.

13. What does Sammy promise Rosalie before he leaves for Hollywood?
(a) He will set things up for her so she can move there.
(b) He will send her money from Hollywood.
(c) He wants to start a family with her when the time is right.
(d) He will marry her when he returns.

14. When they are talking at lunch, what does Julian confess to Al that Sammy has stolen?
(a) His wife.
(b) His whole life.
(c) His reputation.
(d) His car.

15. How does Sammy make Al feel when they first meet?
(a) Estranged.
(b) Lonely.
(c) Intimidated.
(d) Uneasy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sammy dressed like when Al goes to see him for the first time in Hollywood?

2. What does Al suggest to Sammy regarding Rosalie?

3. How does Sammy write his scripts?

4. After they are intimate, what question does Al ask Billie?

5. What explanation does Sammy give for not approaching Al about the mistakes in his article?

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