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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Al think about when he and Sammy go to play a match game at Bleecks?
(a) He wishes he could hate Sammy.
(b) He wishes he had never met Sammy.
(c) He is sad Sammy isn't his son.
(d) He is so drunk he can't think straight.

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

3. Why do people believe Sammy's lies?
(a) His good looks fool people.
(b) He is confident.
(c) He lacks social grace, but manages to charm people.
(d) He is an actor.

4. How does O'Brien feel about Al's mistake in his article?
(a) He feels ashamed.
(b) He doesn't realize Al made a mistake.
(c) He doesn't care.
(d) He's angry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation does Sammy give for taking the job at The Record?

2. What does Sammy promise Julian in Chapter Two?

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

4. When Al asks Sammy how he can read when he's running so fast, how does Sammy answer?

5. How does Al liken himself to Sammy?

(see the answer key)

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