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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sammy's job at the paper?
(a) A delivery boy.
(b) A copy boy.
(c) An editor.
(d) A writer.

2. What title does Sammy sell the manuscript under in Chapter Two?
(a) Yellow Syndrome.
(b) The Right Way.
(c) Women and Men.
(d) Girl Steals Boy.

3. What does Sammy promise Julian in Chapter Two?
(a) He will show the manuscript to his agent.
(b) He will help edit the manuscript.
(c) Julian will never be famous.
(d) He will help him re-write the manuscript.

4. What does Al say he gives Sammy tips on?
(a) How to dress.
(b) Where to sell his work.
(c) Steps to getting a promotion.
(d) Grammar and what to read.

5. 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 tells him he can have all of the profit.
(d) He doesn't convince him because Selznick will buy anything.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does O'Brien feel about Al's mistake in his article?

2. Al calls Sammy when he first arrives in Hollywood in Chapter Three. What does Sammy talk to him about?

3. What is Sammy's advice to Al regarding work in Chapter Three?

4. After Al arrives in Hollywood, when does he meet up with Sammy in Chapter Three?

5. When Sammy asks, what does Al say about the workers at their old office?

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