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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. After the visit with the Monday morning doctor, what does Sammy believe about his lack of sight?

2. In the waiting room on Monday morning, Sammy is asked if he is looking for a what?

3. What does Peter offer to give Sammy to help with his travels?

4. Up until his drunken weekend, how long had it been since Sammy had seen Charlie?

5. Following police questioning, what immediate action does Sammy take when he returns home?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Sammy's visit to the doctor on Monday, Sammy cries while making dinner. Why?

2. When Sammy awakens to a knock in the middle of the night, what is he afraid of?

3. Why does the Monday morning doctor's appointment make Sammy angry?

4. During the police interrogation, what do the police believe Sammy is guilty of?

5. Sammy tells the police he was drinking heavily over the weekend due to what?

6. Following his meeting with the doctor on Monday, what type of life does Sammy fantasize about living?

7. Why does Sammy decide to visit Quinns before going to Glancys?

8. Why is Peter suspicious of Ally?

9. How does Sammy react to the solicitation at the doctor's office, and why?

10. Why is Sammy angry at himself for getting upset with the bouncers at Quinns?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sammy leaves his life in Glasgow behind in order to flee to England. Analyze this move, citing examples from the text.

1) What is Sammy running from?

2) How does he hope his life will be different?

3) What does he bring with him from his old life?

Essay Topic 2

Fear plays a major role in "How Late it Was, How Late". Examine Sammy's relationship with fear, citing specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the relationship between Sammy and Helen.

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