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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does "How Late it Was, How Late" take place?

2. Why is there a wait at the health center?

3. How did Sammy spend his weekend, prior to the run-in with the police?

4. Helen is Sammy's what?

5. What leisure activities does Sammy enjoy that are affected by his blindness?

Short Essay Questions

1. What steps does Sammy take to mentally cope with his blindness?

2. Why does Sammy confuse the group of police with tourists?

3. What mood swings does Sammy experience after successfully setting a doctor's appointment?

4. What types of things does Sammy procrastinate on?

5. How does Sammy survive financially?

6. Other than Helen's safety, why is Sammy worried that Helen isn't home?

7. Why did Sammy get caught during his first attempt at crime?

8. What condition is Sammy in when he leaves jail on Wednesday?

9. Who does Sammy think about while lying in his cell, unable to see?

10. What are some examples of Sammy using optimism to deal with his blindness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In order to receive fair treatment from the police, Sammy has to run from the stigma of his past. Unfortunately, many of his activities continue to haunt him. Write an essay analyzing how Sammy's past mistakes affect both his present and his future.

Essay Topic 2

The emotional state of Sammy is very volatile. Examine how Sammy's emotional instability affects his ability to live his life.

Essay Topic 3

Sammy is frightened of the police, jail and prison. Write an essay explaining Sammy's fear and take a stand on whether his fear is justified or a product of his anxiety issues.

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