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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Five, when he's talking to Kit, what does Al compare Sammy to?
(a) A basketball.
(b) A boomerang.
(c) A train.
(d) A yo yo.

2. What does Julian talk to Al about when the two meet for lunch for the first time in Hollywood in Chapter Six?
(a) He asks Al to kill Sammy.
(b) He is completely silent and leaves after a few minutes
(c) The promises Sammy has made to him.
(d) His fame and success.

3. Before he left for Hollywood, what kind of promises did Sammy make to Julian?
(a) Sammy made no promises to Julian.
(b) He would give Julian full credit for the manuscript.
(c) He would find a job opening for Julian in Hollywood.
(d) To pay him half of the profits from "Girl Steals Boy."

4. What does Kit say of the movie house where Sammy's premier is playing in Chapter Five?
(a) She is surprised they are showing his movie there because it's known for having small crowds.
(b) She thinks it should be burned down and re-built.
(c) She says it always has a tough crowd.
(d) It's the classiest place in town.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When they are talking at lunch, what does Julian confess to Al that Sammy has stolen?

2. How does O'Brien feel about Al's mistake in his article?

3. How does Al liken himself to Sammy?

4. Why is Al having a hard time at work in Chapter Four?

5. Why do people believe Sammy's lies?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice does Al give to Sammy regarding Rosalie in Chapter Three?

2. At the end of Chapter Twelve, what fears does Al believe Sammy has?

3. In Chapter Twelve, when Sammy invites Al over in the middle of the night, he is in shock. What has caused Sammy to have this emotional breakdown?

4. What does Billie say when Al confesses his love to her?

5. How does Sammy react to Al when Al approaches him about Julian in Chapter Six?

6. At the end of Chapter Eleven, Sammy says, "Everything's mine." What examples does he give for "everything?"

7. What is Kit and Sammy's first interaction with one another like?

8. Why does Kit go out the back door when she goes to a picture show?

9. Describe what happens when Al goes to Sammy's mother's house. Be sure to include the details of the conversation between Al and Israel.

10. Describe Al Manheim's first impression of Sammy Glick.

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