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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What infestation does Helen's flat-block suffer from?
(a) Cockroaches.
(b) Mice.
(c) Rats.
(d) Termites.

2. Why does Sammy feel comfortable at Helen's home?
(a) He lives there.
(b) He pays rent, so it's partially his.
(c) Her mother makes him feel welcome.
(d) He likes rats.

3. Where does "How Late it Was, How Late" take place?
(a) Dublin.
(b) London.
(c) Glasgow.
(d) Manchester.

4. Where does Sammy work, occasionally?
(a) The mines.
(b) The railroad.
(c) Building sites.
(d) The local pub.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Samurai warriors often tricked others by living like what?

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

3. Why does Sammy think Helen might have left him for good?

4. Why does Sammy wait to document his blindness in the public office?

5. Sammy believes that his cellmate was killed by who?

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