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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Al goes to visit Sammy at his apartment in New York. what does Sammy mean when he says "they" don't know how to be happy?

3. When Al and Billie dance, Al begins to dream. What does he say he's dreamed about?

4. What is Sheik's new reputation in Hollywood?

5. In Chapter Eight, what is Al hired to do at his new job?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The theme of broken promises occurs several times in the novel, "What Makes Sammy Run?" Site three examples of a broken promise in the novel, and how they affect the characters.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the women characters in "What Makes Sammy Run?" What does Rosalie Goldbaum represent? What does Kit represent? Why are the two women important in the understanding of Sammy Glick's character? Discuss the women's relationships with Sammy.

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