Quiz: Hollywood Hopes

What does Alex do to make ends meet while waiting for his big break?

• He entertains tourists while they wait for bus tours

• He works as a waiter in a restaurant

• He sells tickets for movie screenings

• He works as a taxi driver

What happens at the open auditions that Alex attends?

• One can wait in line for hours and still not get a role

• There are only a few participants who get all the roles

• Only experienced actors are accepted

• One must pay an entrance fee to participate

What does Alex do on a typical Wednesday evening?

• He goes to a film festival in the city

• He works as an extra for an action movie

• He meets with a friend to write film reviews

• He participates in an acting workshop

Where does Alex's friend Dave work and how does he help Alex with his acting career?

• Dave works in a restaurant and gives Alex free meals

• Dave owns a campground outside of L.A. and informs Alex about extra roles

• Dave is a film producer and gives Alex lead roles in his movies

• Dave is an acting coach and trains Alex for auditions

What is Alex's attitude towards his life in Los Angeles?

• He is frustrated and thinks about leaving the city

• He is satisfied with his current status and has no ambitions to become famous

• He is determined to become a star one day, even if it hasn't happened yet

• He regrets moving to Hollywood

What does Alex do on a typical Monday morning to earn money?

• He participates in acting competitions

• He sells self-painted pictures on the street

• He entertains tourists while they wait for bus tours

• He works as an acting coach for children

What does Alex do on a Thursday to advance his acting career?

• He participates in an acting class

• He meets with an agent to discuss roles

• He visits his friend Dave, who offers extra roles

• He works as a waiter in a celebrity restaurant

What does Alex do on a Tuesday to advance his acting career?

• He participates in dance classes to prepare for musicals

• He participates in open auditions

• He writes scripts for independent films

• He works as a stuntman in an action movie