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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 convince Selznick to buy the manuscript?
(a) He says it's in demand and worth the investment.
(b) He performs the manuscript over the phone.
(c) He doesn't convince him because Selznick will buy anything.
(d) He tells him he can have all of the profit.

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 have passion.
(c) His boss barely ever assigns him work.
(d) He doesn't trust anyone.

3. Why doesn't Sammy think Rosalie should move to Hollywood?
(a) Because she wants to have children and settle down.
(b) He doesn't want her to be more successful than him.
(c) Because she doesn't have any motivation.
(d) He is afraid she would get killed.

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

5. How does Sammy write his scripts?
(a) Alone at a typewriter.
(b) By acting them out and having people add ideas as he acts.
(c) In his office.
(d) By reading books that inspire him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does O'Brien thank Sammy for helping with the article?

2. What is Sammy's response when Al asks Sammy about Julian's name not being included in the credits?

3. What does Al suggest to Sammy regarding Rosalie?

4. What surprises Al about Hollywood?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. At the end of Chapter Eleven, Sammy says, "Everything's mine." What examples does he give for "everything?"

3. Why doesn't Al think Sammy has a conscious when it comes to Sammy's job?

4. What happens when the producer, Collier, brings up the South Seas picture, "Monsoon" to Sammy in Chapter Four?

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

6. In Chapter Two, why does Al try to avoid Sammy for a few weeks?

7. What is Kit and Sammy's first interaction with one another like?

8. What happens when Kit, Billie, and Al go over to Sammy's house in Chapter Four?

9. What is Sammy's approach to screenwriting?

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

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