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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sammy call Billie in Chapter Twelve?

2. What do Al and Kit talk about when they walk to the beach?

3. What does Al tell Mrs. Glickstein when she asks about Sammy in Chapter Nine?

4. What is Sidney Fineman's last movie about?

5. In Chapter Eleven, when Sammy tells Al he has everything, what is he referring to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

"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 3

On several occasions Al Manheim uses the term "dog eat dog world." Discuss the significance of this term in the novel, "What Makes Sammy Run?" Cite three examples of how the "dog eat dog world" affects characters in the story.

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