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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sidney Fineman's last movie about?

2. How does Al feel about his first project at his new job in Chapter Eight?

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

4. After he has gone to meet Sammy's family, why does Al call Kit?

5. What happens when Al meets up with Billie in Chapter Seven?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters Sammy Glick and Julian Blumberg have a similar social class background, but their attitudes and way of life are completely different. Compare and contrast Sammy and Julian. Be sure to include examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

On several occasions Al Manheim uses the term "dog eat dog world." Discuss the significance of this term in the novel, "What Makes Sammy Run?" Cite three examples of how the "dog eat dog world" affects characters in the story.

Essay Topic 3

Sammy Glick and Al Manheim are the most important characters in the story, "What Makes Sammy Run?" Compare and contrast Sammy and Al. How are they the same? How are they different? Who is more successful in the end? Give several examples from the book to support your answer.

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