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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Sammy friends with Charlie?
(a) Charlie likes Sammy's musical taste.
(b) Sammy gives Charlie money.
(c) They have a history together.
(d) They are brothers.

2. Where did Sammy live in the past?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) Denmark.
(d) England.

3. What type of payment does Sammy hope for, now that he has an eye injury?
(a) "Doctor's referral for rest".
(b) "Disability".
(c) "Overtime".
(d) "Dysfunctional payment".

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

5. What physical ailment does Sammy suffer as a result of his encounter with the policemen?
(a) Blindness.
(b) A broken leg.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) A sprained ankle.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of "How Late it Was, How Late", why is Helen upset with Sammy?

2. Who does Sammy want to speak to, once he realizes he is blind?

3. What happens to Sammy directly after the encounter with the policemen?

4. When Sammy gets out of jail, where does he think Helen is?

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

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