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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When Al goes to meet him, what is Sammy being measured for in Chapter Ten?
2. In Chapter Seven, why does Al feel pressure at work?
3. In Chapter Ten, how does Al feel about meeting up with Sammy?
4. What does Sidney Fineman do for Kit and Sammy?
5. What does Kit say the three things Hollywood turns out?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Near the end of the novel, when Al asks Sammy how it feels to have everything, Sammy answers it makes him feel patriotic. Discuss the significance of Sammy's answer. Can this one line define the entire story? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Hollywood could be considered a character in the story, "What Makes Sammy Run?" Discuss the role Hollywood plays: what does it stand for? Consider the film industry, the way bosses are represented, and The Writers Guild.
Essay Topic 3
The novel "What Makes Sammy Run?" illustrates a stark contrast between poverty and wealth. Discuss the use and meaning of three material objects in the novel. How do they reflect wealth or poverty?
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