1. What explanation does Sammy give for not approaching Al about the mistakes in his article?
(a) He says he thought Al should have known better.
(b) He doesn't give an explanation.
(c) He says there wasn't enough time.
(d) He was afraid Al would yell at him.

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

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

4. In Chapter Two, what is Al's reaction when Sammy tells him how much they offer for the manuscript?
(a) He raises his eyebrows and whistles.
(b) He takes a deep breath and tells Sammy he knows what he should do.
(c) He rolls his eyes and doesn't say anything.
(d) He says the amount is a disgrace and he would be ashamed to take the offer.

5. In Chapter Two, Al says there are two kinds of self-made men. One reflects on their success as patriotic and remembers all of the details of their success. How does he describe the second type?
(a) He never explains the second type.
(b) As rushing forward and never looking back to remember where they came from.
(c) As never realizing their success and being surprised by where they are in life.
(d) As stopping when they reach a certain point.