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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Julian's wife make him do when he doesn't hear from Sammy about work in Hollywood?
(a) Get a lawyer.
(b) Call Sammy and ask him to give an explanation.
(c) Write a letter to Sammy.
(d) Hire someone to break Sammy's legs until he confesses his wrong doings.

2. Why does Sammy ask Al to take Kit to the opening night of Sammy's play, "Live Wire?"
(a) Because he won't have time to socialize with Kit.
(b) He feels sorry for Al.
(c) Because Sammy has a date with Rita Royce.
(d) Sammy is trying to make Kit fall in love with Al.

3. In Chapter Four, when Al asks Billie how she feels about Sammy, how does she respond?
(a) She doesn't have any feelings for him.
(b) She thinks he treats people poorly.
(c) She would never sleep with him.
(d) She will always be in love with him, but will never express her love.

4. What is Sheik's new reputation in Hollywood?
(a) He is a fake.
(b) He will kill for Sammy.
(c) People love him and look up to him.
(d) He is thought of as an ex-mobster and a gunman.

5. What does Al mean when he says his own voice is filled with inadequacy?
(a) He is unable to argue with pride.
(b) He is incapable of being creative.
(c) He has lost his voice.
(d) Everything he tries to express is absurd.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Four, what conclusion does Al come to about his friendship with Sammy?

2. In Chapter One, how does Sammy react when Al says he wants to "bury the hatchet?"

3. Some of the members of the Guild want to exclude others. Who do they want to exclude?

4. How does Sammy respond when Al confides in him about his problems at work in Chapter Four?

5. How does Al act towards Sammy during the premier in Chapter Five?

(see the answer key)

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