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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does The Guild seek help from?

2. Why does Sammy ask Al to take Kit to the opening night of Sammy's play, "Live Wire?"

3. How does Harrington feel about Sammy marrying his daughter?

4. In Chapter Seven, how does Al believe Kit views their relationship?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

The role of victim and hero appear in various ways throughout the novel. Chose two characters from "What Makes Sammy Run?" and explore the ways in which each character plays both the hero and the victim.

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