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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 58 - 77.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A cellmate of Sammy's was murdered in what fashion?
(a) He was electrocuted.
(b) He was stabbed.
(c) Starvation.
(d) He was smothered.

2. At the beginning of "How Late it Was, How Late", why is Helen upset with Sammy?
(a) He curses too often.
(b) He will not marry her.
(c) He is always late on bills.
(d) He is involved in crime.

3. How does Sammy feel about Helen's absence?
(a) Concerned.
(b) Nervous.
(c) All of these.
(d) Depressed.

4. In what unusual way did a drinking pal of Sammy's die?
(a) He was crushed by a horse.
(b) He was hung from a tree.
(c) He died on the railroad tracks.
(d) He was wedged onto park railings.

5. Sammy mistakes the group of policeman for who?
(a) Prison guards.
(b) His family.
(c) Terrorists.
(d) Tourists.

Short Answer Questions

1. What memories continue to torture Sammy mentally?

2. What physical ailment does Sammy suffer as a result of his encounter with the policemen?

3. What keeps Sammy going in spite of his setbacks?

4. Where does Sammy work, occasionally?

5. Helen is Sammy's what?

(see the answer key)

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