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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Sammy act during the premier in Chapter Five?
2. How does O'Brien thank Sammy for helping with the article?
3. What does Julian's wife make him do when he doesn't hear from Sammy about work in Hollywood?
4. How does Al feel about Sammy helping Julian?
5. After Al arrives in Hollywood, when does he meet up with Sammy in Chapter Three?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Billie say when Al confesses his love to her?
2. Kit and Al agree that Hollywood is a tough town. How does Kit answer when Al questions why Hollywood is tougher than anywhere else?
3. 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?
4. What does Al find out about Sammy's childhood, particularly Sammy's feelings about the Jewish faith?
5. Why doesn't Al want to join The Guild?
6. In Chapter Ten, Al describes Sheik as an example of Sammy's endless revenge. What does he mean by that statement?
7. By Chapter Six, how has Sammy mistreated Julian?
8. Why doesn't Al think Sammy has a conscious when it comes to Sammy's job?
9. Why does Al think Kit acts cold blooded towards Julian when Julian asks for advice about a job?
10. What happens between Sammy and Fineman at the preview of Sammy's movie in Chapter Eleven?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Work ethic is a significant topic in "What Makes Sammy Run?" Contrast Al Manheim and Sammy Glick's work ethic. Cite three examples in which Al and Sammy demonstrate their approach to work.
Essay Topic 2
When Al returns to New York City, he visits Sammy Glick's old home. What does Al come to realize about Sammy Glick during his visit? Be sure to discuss the social/ economic background Sammy comes from and how it shapes his character.
Essay Topic 3
On several occasions Al Manheim ruminates on "The American Dream" in this story. How is "The American Dream" an important theme? Discuss the way the theme affects the characters in the novel.
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