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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What excuse does Sammy give for not keeping in contact with Rosalie?
(a) He tells Al to mind his own business and doesn't give an excuse.
(b) He says he couldn't help it and he didn't want to hurt her.
(c) He says he's too good for her.
(d) He thinks Rosalie is trying to suck him dry.

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

4. How does Sammy land the job at World-Wide in Hollywood?
(a) He convinces the company he is a good fit.
(b) He pays his way in.
(c) His agent sold him to the company on the strength of the story.
(d) Al gives him a good recommendation.

5. Why do people believe Sammy's lies?
(a) He lacks social grace, but manages to charm people.
(b) His good looks fool people.
(c) He is confident.
(d) He is an actor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Al and Kit slip out the back door when they are leaving the premier in Chapter Five?

2. Al explains how he wanted to go to Hollywood before he met Sammy Glick. What does he say his reasons for wanting to go are?

3. After Sammy's movie has been shown and they are discussing the review, why does Sammy get upset with Al?

4. What does Al think about when he and Sammy go to play a match game at Bleecks?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What final conclusion does Al come to about Sammy?

2. In Chapter Three, how does Sammy explain the way he has treated his old girlfriend, Rosalie?

3. In Chapter Three, when Al complains about his job, what advice does Sammy give him about writing and screen technique?

4. What does Al find out about Sammy's childhood, particularly Sammy's feelings about the Jewish faith?

5. Why isn't Sammy interested in Al Manheim as a mentor?

6. Describe Al's marriage proposal to Kit.

7. Why does Al get upset with Sammy about the tickets he gives to him in Chapter One?

8. Describe what Al and Kit talk about when they go to Kit's house in Chapter Seven.

9. Why is Al bitter towards Sammy about the selling of the manuscript?

10. At the end of Chapter Twelve, what fears does Al believe Sammy has?

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