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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Two, Al asks Sammy if he is scared when he makes the phone call to sell the manuscript. How does Sammy respond?
(a) Sammy changes the subject.
(b) Sammy closes his eyes and tells Al he poses a good question.
(c) Sammy explains to Al that he is never scared of anything.
(d) Sammy tells Al he got scared as soon as he hung up.

2. What does Al find out about Sammy's movie review in Chapter Five?
(a) Sammy wrote the review himself.
(b) The review was written by the producer of the movie.
(c) Sammy will have to pay the reviewer.
(d) Sammy's father wrote the review.

3. What does Al approach Sammy about in Chapter Six?
(a) Sammy is cheating on his girlfriend.
(b) He thinks Sammy stole his script.
(c) Al wants to leave the business.
(d) Treating Julian unfairly.

4. What does Sammy do when he sees the mistake in Al's article?
(a) He marks up the article showing the mistakes made.
(b) He re-writes the article.
(c) He talks to an agent about fixing it.
(d) He goes straight to O'Brien.

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

6. What title does Sammy sell the manuscript under in Chapter Two?
(a) Women and Men.
(b) Yellow Syndrome.
(c) Girl Steals Boy.
(d) The Right Way.

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

8. What explanation does Sammy give for not approaching Al about the mistakes in his article?
(a) He says he thought Al should have known better.
(b) He was afraid Al would yell at him.
(c) He doesn't give an explanation.
(d) He says there wasn't enough time.

9. What does Al suggest to Sammy regarding Rosalie?
(a) To forget about her completely.
(b) That he send her money until she gets back on her feet.
(c) That Sammy should move back to New York and settle down with her.
(d) He tells him to send for her and see what she can do.

10. How does O'Brien thank Sammy for helping with the article?
(a) He takes him out to dinner.
(b) He gives him a gift and charges Al for it.
(c) With a promotion.
(d) He doesn't thank him because he is ashamed.

11. What kind of review does Sammy's movie receive in Chapter Five?
(a) The film gets one star.
(b) The movie is called a smash.
(c) Middle of the road.
(d) The movie is called a bore.

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

13. In Chapter Four, where does Al meet Sammy for their night out?
(a) In a dark alley.
(b) At Sammy's apartment.
(c) At the newspaper office.
(d) At the restaurant.

14. In Chapter Six, what does Al help Julian with?
(a) Approaching Sammy about being unfair.
(b) Buying a house.
(c) Breaking into Sammy's studio and stealing his money.
(d) Convincing his wife to write scripts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Four, when Al asks Billie how she feels about Sammy, how does she respond?

2. In Chapter Two, how does Sammy betray Julian?

3. In Chapter Six, what does Kit try to convince Al to do?

4. Why does Al make a mistake on his article?

5. Why does Sammy think Al is unsuccessful in the business?

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