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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Six, how does Kit threaten Sammy?
(a) She tells him Julian will reveal he has been ghostwriting Sammy's work.
(b) By stealing all of the work he and Julian have done together.
(c) By sneaking into his house with a knife.
(d) She promises to leave him if he doesn't come out with the truth.

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

3. What is Sammy's advice to Al regarding work in Chapter Three?
(a) That things will pick up in a year.
(b) He tells him he is safe with a six month contract and doesn't have to start impressing anyone until the fifth month.
(c) He says nothing will get better and Al should just move back to New York.
(d) He tells him to cheat his way to the top.

4. When Al and Sammy first meet, how does Al describe him?
(a) A speed demon.
(b) A rock and roll star.
(c) A munchkin.
(d) A little ferret of a kid.

5. How does O'Brien thank Sammy for helping with the article?
(a) With a promotion.
(b) He gives him a gift and charges Al for it.
(c) He doesn't thank him because he is ashamed.
(d) He takes him out to dinner.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Al says he composed a short history of Sammy Glick, how does he explain Sammy's progress?

3. Why is Al surprised by the car Sammy drives?

4. What does Julian's wife make him do when he doesn't hear from Sammy about work in Hollywood?

5. After Sammy's movie has been shown and they are discussing the review, why does Sammy get upset with Al?

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