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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When they are talking at lunch, what does Julian confess to Al that Sammy has stolen?
(a) His car.
(b) His whole life.
(c) His wife.
(d) His reputation.

2. In Chapter Six, what does Al help Julian with?
(a) Convincing his wife to write scripts.
(b) Approaching Sammy about being unfair.
(c) Buying a house.
(d) Breaking into Sammy's studio and stealing his money.

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

4. Before he left for Hollywood, what did Sammy tell Rosalie she should do?
(a) Go to school.
(b) Give up all hope.
(c) Quit her job.
(d) Take acting courses.

5. In Chapter Four, when Al and Billie dance, what does she say about Sammy Glick?
(a) She thinks he is an imposter.
(b) She thinks of him as a partner and a potential agent.
(c) She thinks he is just the same as everyone else in Hollywood.
(d) She admits she is taken by Sammy.

6. How does Al feel about what Sammy has done to Rosalie?
(a) Al is tempted to punch Sammy in the face.
(b) He wants Rosalie to get justice for Sammy's wrong-doings.
(c) He thinks Rosalie got what she deserved.
(d) Al wants to stay out of the picture.

7. What is Sammy dressed like when Al goes to see him for the first time in Hollywood?
(a) He is wearing a woman's dress.
(b) Sammy is dressed for surfing.
(c) Sammy is wearing a yellow scarf and sports coat.
(d) He is in a three piece suit.

8. What does Sammy promise Rosalie before he leaves for Hollywood?
(a) He wants to start a family with her when the time is right.
(b) He will marry her when he returns.
(c) He will set things up for her so she can move there.
(d) He will send her money from Hollywood.

9. In Chapter Four, when they are talking, how does Billie say she feels about Al?
(a) She is using him to get closer to Sammy.
(b) She thinks of him as a friend.
(c) She thinks he is sweet and she likes him.
(d) She thinks he needs to improve his game.

10. What does Al give to Rosalie after dinner in Chapter Three?
(a) Twenty-five dollars.
(b) A new coat.
(c) A ticket to Hollywood.
(d) A kiss.

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

12. After Sammy's movie has been shown and they are discussing the review, why does Sammy get upset with Al?
(a) Al acts miserable the entire evening.
(b) Al suggests paying the reviewer is a bribe.
(c) Al tells Sammy he has to add Julian's name to the credits.
(d) Al tells everyone at dinner about Sammy's lies.

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

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

15. Who is the main character?
(a) Henry.
(b) Sammy Glick.
(c) Al Manheim.
(d) O'Brien.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sammy think Al is unsuccessful in the business?

2. What does Julian talk to Al about when the two meet for lunch for the first time in Hollywood in Chapter Six?

3. Before he left for Hollywood, what kind of promises did Sammy make to Julian?

4. What do Julian and Rosalie have in common?

5. How does Al feel about Sammy helping Julian?

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