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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 120 - 158.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Sammy, what caused his encounter with the police?
(a) A scuffle over a wallet.
(b) A woman in distress.
(c) Police bigotry.
(d) Personal stupidity.

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

3. What upsets Sammy during his interview at the health center?
(a) They do not hand him a check.
(b) The woman keeps chewing gum.
(c) The interviewer speaks broken English.
(d) Everything he says is documented.

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

5. What memories continue to torture Sammy mentally?
(a) Childhood hurts.
(b) Dead bodies he has seen.
(c) His father's bankruptcy.
(d) His mother's insanity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is there a wait at the health center?

2. On what day does Sammy receive his unemployment benefits?

3. Where is Jackie Milligan from?

4. What does Sammy ask the group of policeman for?

5. At the health center, what does the second interviewer encourage Sammy to file?

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