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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. In Chapter One, how does Sammy react when Al says he wants to "bury the hatchet?"
2. In Chapter Four, when Al asks Billie how she feels about Sammy, how does she respond?
3. What explanation does Sammy give for not approaching Al about the mistakes in his article?
4. How does Sammy convince Selznick to buy the manuscript?
5. What does Al give to Rosalie after dinner in Chapter Three?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter Three, when Al complains about his job, what advice does Sammy give him about writing and screen technique?
2. Describe Al's marriage proposal to Kit.
3. 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.
4. Kit and Al agree that Hollywood is a tough town. How does Kit answer when Al questions why Hollywood is tougher than anywhere else?
5. Describe what happens to The Guild by the end of Chapter Eight and why it happens.
6. Why does Al believe Sammy is hiring him for the film writing job in Chapter Ten?
7. Why does Julian ask Al to meet him for lunch in Chapter Six?
8. In Chapter One, what does Al tell Sammy about society?
9. When Sammy asks Al what he thinks of his play "Live Wire," what does Al say?
10. Why isn't Sammy interested in Al Manheim as a mentor?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the significance of the theater in the novel, "What Makes Sammy Run?" Consider the way Sammy has plagiarized on more than one occasion and the way he has stolen others' ideas. Explore the theme of theater and "real life" in the novel-- how do the two come together and how do the two remain separate entities?
Essay Topic 2
Throughout the story, Sammy frequently buys new shoes. What is the significance of Sammy's new shoes? Consider what the shoes represent symbolically and literally.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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