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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sammy convince Selznick to buy the manuscript?
(a) He performs the manuscript over the phone.
(b) He says it's in demand and worth the investment.
(c) He doesn't convince him because Selznick will buy anything.
(d) He tells him he can have all of the profit.

2. In Chapter Two, Al asks Sammy if he is scared when he makes the phone call to sell the manuscript. How does Sammy respond?
(a) Sammy tells Al he got scared as soon as he hung up.
(b) Sammy changes the subject.
(c) Sammy explains to Al that he is never scared of anything.
(d) Sammy closes his eyes and tells Al he poses a good question.

3. When Al asks Sammy how he can read when he's running so fast, how does Sammy answer?
(a) He has good eye sight.
(b) He learned to read when he was running errands.
(c) He tells him he doesn't know how he does it.
(d) He can't read when he's running.

4. What explanation does Sammy give for taking the job at The Record?
(a) He wants to be around writers and learn about grammar.
(b) His mom made him take the job.
(c) He is interested in being an editor one day.
(d) He needs to stay off the streets.

5. Why is Al first intrigued by Sammy?
(a) Al Manheim feels like he wants to scream when he meets Sammy.
(b) Sammy is strongly motivated.
(c) Sammy makes him laugh.
(d) Al thinks Sammy might be his son.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the main character?

3. What does Al say he gives Sammy tips on?

4. How does Sammy make Al feel when they first meet?

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?

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