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

2. Al calls Sammy when he first arrives in Hollywood in Chapter Three. What does Sammy talk to him about?
(a) His new girlfriend.
(b) The next big break he will make.
(c) Al's salary being unsatisfactory.
(d) Selling out to a big corporation.

3. Why does Sammy think Al is unsuccessful in the business?
(a) Al is a drunk.
(b) Because Al doesn't try hard enough.
(c) Al isn't intelligent.
(d) Because Al doesn't mind his own business.

4. What does Kit say of the movie house where Sammy's premier is playing in Chapter Five?
(a) She is surprised they are showing his movie there because it's known for having small crowds.
(b) She thinks it should be burned down and re-built.
(c) She says it always has a tough crowd.
(d) It's the classiest place in town.

5. What does Julian ask of Al in Chapter Five?
(a) To leak the information to the press.
(b) To write an article about what a fraud Sammy is.
(c) To kill Sammy.
(d) To talk to Sammy.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. When Al and Kit see Julian at the premier in Chapter Five how does he act?

4. How does Al feel about Sammy helping Julian?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the first interaction between Sammy and Laurette Harrington.

2. Describe what happens to The Guild by the end of Chapter Eight and why it happens.

3. Describe who Sheik Duncan is and why his character is relevant to Sammy's past.

4. In Chapter Four, how does Al react when Kit tells him she has met "Sammy Glicks" before? And what does Kit mean?

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

6. Describe Sammy's behavior at the Brown Derby after the premier of "Girl Steals Boy."

7. What reasons does Sammy give Al for offering him the film writing job in Chapter Ten?

8. Kit and Al agree that Hollywood is a tough town. How does Kit answer when Al questions why Hollywood is tougher than anywhere else?

9. What happens between Sammy and Fineman at the preview of Sammy's movie in Chapter Eleven?

10. In Chapter Twelve, when Sammy invites Al over in the middle of the night, he is in shock. What has caused Sammy to have this emotional breakdown?

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