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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 Al feel about sharing a cubicle with Sammy?
(a) He needs space.
(b) He tries to avoid him.
(c) He is frightened of his power.
(d) He is enthused to work in close proximity with him.

2. How does Sammy make Al feel when they first meet?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Intimidated.
(c) Uneasy.
(d) Estranged.

3. What does Sammy do when he sees the mistake in Al's article?
(a) He talks to an agent about fixing it.
(b) He goes straight to O'Brien.
(c) He marks up the article showing the mistakes made.
(d) He re-writes the article.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Two, Al asks Sammy if he is scared when he makes the phone call to sell the manuscript. How does Sammy respond?

2. When Al and Sammy first meet, how does Al describe him?

3. How does Al liken himself to Sammy?

4. What title does Sammy sell the manuscript under in Chapter Two?

5. How does O'Brien thank Sammy for helping with the article?

(see the answer key)

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