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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Eight, what is Al hired to do at his new job?
(a) Sell Kit's work.
(b) Rewrite a documentary on Abraham Lincoln.
(c) Complete a project on the life of Thomas Masaryk.
(d) Rearrange the studio and set up appointments.

2. When Al goes to visit Sammy at his apartment in New York. what does Sammy mean when he says "they" don't know how to be happy?
(a) People in Hollywood don't know when they are enjoying themselves.
(b) They are depressed.
(c) Satisfaction is impossible.
(d) They don't have feelings because of their experiences in Hollywood.

3. In Chapter Ten, what kind of deal does Sammy offer Al?
(a) He wants Al to be his secretary.
(b) He asks Al to be his permanent writing partner.
(c) He wants to sell Al the rights to all of his plays.
(d) He wants him to return to Hollywood to write a movie about a newspaper office.

4. In Chapter Ten, what does Al say Hollywood is full of?
(a) Actors, directors, and car salesmen.
(b) Phonies, mediocrities, dictators, and good men who have lost their way.
(c) Washups, drunks, addicts and the real stuff.
(d) Beaches, bars, and women who are willing to dress up to play the part.

5. How does Sammy react to Al having gone to see his mother?
(a) He cannot understand why Al would do such a thing.
(b) He doesn't bring the subject up with Al.
(c) He is creeped out by Al's actions.
(d) He tells Al he is a sweet guy to go through the trouble.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Al feel about The Guild?

2. In Chapter Eight, when they are at lunch, what news does Julian give to Al and Sammy?

3. In Chapter Seven, what does Al say he has written a play about?

4. What happens when Al meets up with Billie in Chapter Seven?

5. When Al goes to meet him, what is Sammy being measured for in Chapter Ten?

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