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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sammy respond when Al tells him he will try to get him a job as a cub reporter?
(a) He thanks Al and tells him he looks forward to it.
(b) He bows his head and doesn't say anything.
(c) He tells Al he doesn't want to be stuck in the newspaper world because it doesn't pay enough.
(d) He tells Al he doesn't need anybody's help.

2. What does Sidney Fineman do for Kit and Sammy?
(a) He is a dirty agent and he's done them wrong.
(b) He is their financial advisor and he steals their money.
(c) He is a top producer and he oversees their projects.
(d) He sells their work to underground agents.

3. What does Julian's wife make him do when he doesn't hear from Sammy about work in Hollywood?
(a) Get a lawyer.
(b) Hire someone to break Sammy's legs until he confesses his wrong doings.
(c) Call Sammy and ask him to give an explanation.
(d) Write a letter to Sammy.

4. How does Al feel about The Guild?
(a) The Guild makes him feel whole.
(b) It hasn't discovered its place in Hollywood.
(c) He would be unable to live without it.
(d) He thinks it's too much like a union.

5. How does Al liken himself to Sammy?
(a) They have nothing in common.
(b) They will both stop at nothing to get ahead.
(c) They are both originally from another country and started their life in the slums.
(d) They are both columnists, Jewish, and American.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Al calls Julian regarding Julian's job with Sammy in Chapter Six?

2. How does Sammy know Catherine Sargent?

3. In Chapter Two, how much does the manuscript end up selling for?

4. What is Sammy's job at the paper?

5. In Chapter Eight, when they are at lunch, what news does Julian give to Al and Sammy?

(see the answer key)

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