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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 know Catherine Sargent?
2. After Al arrives in Hollywood, when does he meet up with Sammy in Chapter Three?
3. Before he left for Hollywood, what did Sammy tell Rosalie she should do?
4. What is Al's impression of Rosalie when the two meet for dinner in Chapter Three?
5. How does Al feel about what Sammy has done to Rosalie?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Billie's explanation when Al asks her if she would ever be with Sammy?
2. How does Al feel when he first returns to New York?
3. Why does Al believe Sammy is hiring him for the film writing job in Chapter Ten?
4. Describe what happens when Al goes to Sammy's mother's house. Be sure to include the details of the conversation between Al and Israel.
5. Why does Al think Kit acts cold blooded towards Julian when Julian asks for advice about a job?
6. In Chapter Four, when Sammy, Al, and their dates arrive at The Back Lot, what happens?
7. Describe what Al and Kit talk about when they go to Kit's house in Chapter Seven.
8. What does Billie say when Al confesses his love to her?
9. At the end of Chapter Eleven, Sammy says, "Everything's mine." What examples does he give for "everything?"
10. Why doesn't Al want to join The Guild?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Al and Kit's relationship slowly develops throughout the story. Cite three scenes (one from the beginning, one from the middle, and one from the end) in which Al and Kit interact. Explore how these scenes develop their relationship.
Essay Topic 2
Sammy Glick and Al Manheim are the most important characters in the story, "What Makes Sammy Run?" Compare and contrast Sammy and Al. How are they the same? How are they different? Who is more successful in the end? Give several examples from the book to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
"What Makes Sammy Run?" is a politically-fired story. Discuss the role politics play in the novel. Consider the settings of New York City and Hollywood. Be sure to discuss The Writer's Guild and the political role it represents.
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