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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter One, how does Sammy react when Al says he wants to "bury the hatchet?"
(a) He says he knows where Al would like to bury it.
(b) He agrees.
(c) He tells him he'll forgive him in time.
(d) He doesn't understand what Al is saying.

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 closes his eyes and tells Al he poses a good question.
(b) Sammy tells Al he got scared as soon as he hung up.
(c) Sammy changes the subject.
(d) Sammy explains to Al that he is never scared of anything.

3. In Chapter One, after Al says the world is a race to Sammy, what does he say Sammy is running against?
(a) A criminal life.
(b) Time.
(c) The wind.
(d) The newspaper.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What explanation does Sammy give for not approaching Al about the mistakes in his article?

3. What does Sammy promise Julian in Chapter Two?

4. In Chapter Two, what is Al's reaction when Sammy tells him how much they offer for the manuscript?

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

(see the answer key)

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