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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. How does Sammy respond when Al tells him he will try to get him a job as a cub reporter?
(a) He tells Al he doesn't need anybody's help.
(b) He thanks Al and tells him he looks forward to it.
(c) He tells Al he doesn't want to be stuck in the newspaper world because it doesn't pay enough.
(d) He bows his head and doesn't say anything.

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

3. In Chapter Two, how does Sammy betray Julian?
(a) He publishes Julian's manuscript in the paper without Julian's consent and he renames it.
(b) He renames Julian's manuscript and claims it for his own.
(c) He sells the manuscript under Julian's name, but changes then name.
(d) He gives Al permission to do whatever he wants with the manuscript.

4. How does Sammy write his scripts?
(a) By reading books that inspire him.
(b) By acting them out and having people add ideas as he acts.
(c) In his office.
(d) Alone at a typewriter.

5. 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 tells Sammy he has to add Julian's name to the credits.
(c) Al suggests paying the reviewer is a bribe.
(d) Al tells everyone at dinner about Sammy's lies.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sammy make Al feel when they first meet?

2. What is Sammy dressed like when Al goes to see him for the first time in Hollywood?

3. Why is Al first intrigued by Sammy?

4. What explanation does Sammy give for taking the job at The Record?

5. What is Sammy's response when Al asks Sammy about Julian's name not being included in the credits?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter Five, when Al asks Kit why Hollywood lets Sammy get away with his work, how does Kit answer?

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

3. Why is there tension at The Guild meeting in Chapter Seven?

4. What happens between Sammy and Fineman at the preview of Sammy's movie in Chapter Eleven?

5. In Chapter Four, how does Al react when Kit tells him she has met "Sammy Glicks" before? And what does Kit mean?

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

7. What happens when the producer, Collier, brings up the South Seas picture, "Monsoon" to Sammy in Chapter Four?

8. After Sammy talks to the agent about Julian's manuscript, in Chapter Two, Al asks Sammy if he is scared. Then Al asks him what he was thinking of. How does Sammy answer?

9. Why does Sammy call Al a chump when Al first arrives in Hollywood?

10. In Chapter Four, when Sammy, Al, and their dates arrive at The Back Lot, what happens?

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