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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Harrington feel about Sammy marrying his daughter?

2. How does Al feel about going back to Hollywood in Chapter Ten?

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

4. What does Al realize about Sammy's play, "Live Wire?"

5. In Chapter Ten, why does Al think Sammy asks him to help with his picture?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the women characters in "What Makes Sammy Run?" What does Rosalie Goldbaum represent? What does Kit represent? Why are the two women important in the understanding of Sammy Glick's character? Discuss the women's relationships with Sammy.

Essay Topic 2

Al and Kit's relationship slowly develops throughout the story. Cite three scenes (one from the beginning, one from the middle, and one from the end) in which Al and Kit interact. Explore how these scenes develop their relationship.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the story, Sammy frequently buys new shoes. What is the significance of Sammy's new shoes? Consider what the shoes represent symbolically and literally.

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