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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Seven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does The Guild seek help from?
(a) The Southern Writer's Association.
(b) The Bank of Hollywood.
(c) The Northern Author's League.
(d) The Los Angeles Writer's Association.

2. Why does Sammy think Al is unsuccessful in the business?
(a) Because Al doesn't mind his own business.
(b) Al is a drunk.
(c) Al isn't intelligent.
(d) Because Al doesn't try hard enough.

3. In Chapter Four, when Sammy asks Al to go out, what excuse does Al give Sammy?
(a) He doesn't have any money.
(b) He says he's reading a good book.
(c) He isn't feeling well.
(d) He'd rather watch a movie.

4. Why is Sammy comfortable in Hollywood?
(a) He has learned the right strategies to excel.
(b) He knows how to pretend.
(c) He is originally from Hollywood.
(d) He does drugs and parties all day and night.

5. How does Sammy land the job at World-Wide in Hollywood?
(a) His agent sold him to the company on the strength of the story.
(b) Al gives him a good recommendation.
(c) He convinces the company he is a good fit.
(d) He pays his way in.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Seven, what does Al say he has written a play about?

2. In Chapter Six, what does Al help Julian with?

3. Why do people believe Sammy's lies?

4. What is Sammy's advice to Al regarding work in Chapter Three?

5. Why do Julian and his wife want to go to Hollywood?

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