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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Four, when Sammy asks Al to go out, what excuse does Al give Sammy?
(a) He doesn't have any money.
(b) He says he's reading a good book.
(c) He'd rather watch a movie.
(d) He isn't feeling well.

2. How does Sammy respond when Al confides in him about his problems at work in Chapter Four?
(a) He advices him to kill his new writing partner.
(b) He tells him to go home and get a good rest.
(c) He tells him he will never get ahead and he should move back to New York.
(d) He gives him advice about writing his own treatment.

3. How does Al act towards Sammy during the premier in Chapter Five?
(a) He is excited for him and praises him for his work.
(b) He acts as if the whole event is not a big deal.
(c) As if he is bitter about his success.
(d) The two don't have a chance to interact.

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

5. How does Sammy's brother, Israel, feel about his own job at The Settlement?
(a) He wishes he had Sammy's job.
(b) As if he is tied down and does not care about his work.
(c) As if he is making a difference and things will improve.
(d) As if he can never get enough work done because poverty is an endless cycle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of tensions does The Guild experience in Chapter Seven?

3. In Chapter Seven, how does Al believe Kit views their relationship?

4. How does Sammy write his scripts?

5. Al explains how he wanted to go to Hollywood before he met Sammy Glick. What does he say his reasons for wanting to go are?

(see the answer key)

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