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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Sammy have to go to obtain financial assistance?
(a) Helen's parents.
(b) The local church.
(c) The welfare office.
(d) The county clerk.

3. Sammy believes that his cellmate was killed by who?
(a) The guards.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Sammy.
(d) A gang.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After getting out of jail, what does Sammy attempt to do without assistance?

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

4. When Sammy realizes that his blindness might be permanent, what happens?

5. What does Sammy lack?

(see the answer key)

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