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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. In Chapter Four, when Al and Billie dance, what does she say about Sammy Glick?
(a) She thinks he is an imposter.
(b) She thinks of him as a partner and a potential agent.
(c) She admits she is taken by Sammy.
(d) She thinks he is just the same as everyone else in Hollywood.

2. What is Sammy's next move when Julian leaves his desk in Chapter Two?
(a) He calls a famous Hollywood agent.
(b) He throws the manuscript away.
(c) He asks Al what he should do.
(d) He starts editing the manuscript.

3. In Chapter Six, once Julian and Sammy get together in Hollywood, why do they get into an argument?
(a) Julian threatens to call the police on Sammy.
(b) Sammy accuses Julian of trying to steal his glory.
(c) Sammy tricks Julian into writing another manuscript for him.
(d) They are both in love with the same woman.

4. How does Sammy respond when Al confides in him about his problems at work in Chapter Four?
(a) He tells him he will never get ahead and he should move back to New York.
(b) He gives him advice about writing his own treatment.
(c) He advices him to kill his new writing partner.
(d) He tells him to go home and get a good rest.

5. What is Sammy dressed like when Al goes to see him for the first time in Hollywood?
(a) He is wearing a woman's dress.
(b) Sammy is wearing a yellow scarf and sports coat.
(c) He is in a three piece suit.
(d) Sammy is dressed for surfing.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Two, Al says there are two kinds of self-made men. One reflects on their success as patriotic and remembers all of the details of their success. How does he describe the second type?

2. At the end of Chapter Two, why does Al stand at the window?

3. How does Sammy make Al feel when they first meet?

4. In Chapter Two, Al asks Sammy if he is scared when he makes the phone call to sell the manuscript. How does Sammy respond?

5. What title does Sammy sell the manuscript under in Chapter Two?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Al compare Sammy to a time bomb ticking in his brain in Chapter Six?

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

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

4. Describe Al's marriage proposal to Kit.

5. Why does Sammy call Al a chump when Al first arrives in Hollywood?

6. By Chapter Six, how has Sammy mistreated Julian?

7. Why does Kit go out the back door when she goes to a picture show?

8. Why does Al think Kit acts cold blooded towards Julian when Julian asks for advice about a job?

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

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

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