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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On his last night in Hollywood, what does Al admit to Kit?

3. Some of the members of the Guild want to exclude others. Who do they want to exclude?

4. How does Al picture Sammy when Sammy returns to his mother's home?

5. In Chapter Ten, what kind of deal does Sammy offer Al?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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.

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

The characters Sammy Glick and Julian Blumberg have a similar social class background, but their attitudes and way of life are completely different. Compare and contrast Sammy and Julian. Be sure to include examples from the text.

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