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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Julian Blumberg?
(a) A famous author.
(b) An editor.
(c) A well established journalist.
(d) An aspiring writer.

2. Why does Al make a mistake on his article?
(a) He forgot to wear his glasses.
(b) He's drunk.
(c) He has a sleeping problem.
(d) He didn't double check his work.

3. What excuse does Sammy give for not keeping in contact with Rosalie?
(a) He thinks Rosalie is trying to suck him dry.
(b) He says he couldn't help it and he didn't want to hurt her.
(c) He tells Al to mind his own business and doesn't give an excuse.
(d) He says he's too good for her.

4. When Al says he composed a short history of Sammy Glick, how does he explain Sammy's progress?
(a) Unexplainable and unfathomable.
(b) Pure luck.
(c) A series of coincidences.
(d) Very American: full of opportunity and speed.

5. How does Sammy land the job at World-Wide in Hollywood?
(a) He convinces the company he is a good fit.
(b) His agent sold him to the company on the strength of the story.
(c) Al gives him a good recommendation.
(d) He pays his way in.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sammy convince Selznick to buy the manuscript?

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

3. How does Al feel about sharing a cubicle with Sammy?

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

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

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