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

2. What is Sammy's response when Al asks Sammy about Julian's name not being included in the credits?
(a) He doesn't think he should share the success.
(b) He is miserable and knows his wrong doing.
(c) He pretends he doesn't hear Al and promptly changes the subject.
(d) He tells him to mind his own business.

3. What does Julian's wife make him do when he doesn't hear from Sammy about work in Hollywood?
(a) Hire someone to break Sammy's legs until he confesses his wrong doings.
(b) Get a lawyer.
(c) Call Sammy and ask him to give an explanation.
(d) Write a letter to Sammy.

4. Before he left for Hollywood, what kind of promises did Sammy make to Julian?
(a) He would give Julian full credit for the manuscript.
(b) He would find a job opening for Julian in Hollywood.
(c) Sammy made no promises to Julian.
(d) To pay him half of the profits from "Girl Steals Boy."

5. In Chapter Two, what is Al's reaction when Sammy tells him how much they offer for the manuscript?
(a) He says the amount is a disgrace and he would be ashamed to take the offer.
(b) He takes a deep breath and tells Sammy he knows what he should do.
(c) He rolls his eyes and doesn't say anything.
(d) He raises his eyebrows and whistles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sammy do when he sees the mistake in Al's article?

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

3. In Chapter Four, what conclusion does Al come to about his friendship with Sammy?

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

5. How does Sammy respond when Al confides in him about his problems at work in Chapter Four?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter Eight, after he reads about Sammy's payment for his play, why does Al ask Sammy if he can console him?

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

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

5. Describe Al Manheim's first impression of Sammy Glick.

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

7. How does Sammy react to Al when Al approaches him about Julian in Chapter Six?

8. By Chapter Three why does Al want to go to Hollywood?

9. What happens when Sammy asks Al to introduce him to Mr. Opdyke at Sammy's birthday dinner?

10. What does Billie say when Al confesses his love to her?

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