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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If Helen does not come home, Sammy realizes he must do what?
(a) Water the plants.
(b) Look for her.
(c) Apologize to her.
(d) Move out.

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

3. Where does Sammy cash his unemployment check?
(a) The post office.
(b) The liquor store.
(c) The bank.
(d) A convenience store.

4. What personal article of clothing is Sammy confused about at the beginning of the novel?
(a) His belt.
(b) His pants.
(c) His hat.
(d) His shoes.

5. Why does Sammy think Helen might have left him for good?
(a) Her cat is missing, too.
(b) She's engaged to someone else.
(c) He is still involved in crime.
(d) She took off the ring he gave her.

6. What type of music is Sammy's favorite?
(a) Country.
(b) Pop.
(c) Rap.
(d) Opera.

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

8. Where did Sammy get recruited for his first crime?
(a) His brother's house.
(b) The pub.
(c) At work.
(d) The unemployment office.

9. During his first criminal act, what lack of skill caused him to get caught?
(a) Driving ability.
(b) Technical skills.
(c) Coordination.
(d) Discretion.

10. Once Sammy gets to Helen's, where does he fall asleep?
(a) On the couch.
(b) At the table.
(c) In bed.
(d) In a chair.

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

12. At the health center, what does the second interviewer encourage Sammy to file?
(a) His backdated income tax.
(b) His nails.
(c) A grant request.
(d) A complaint against the police.

13. Now that Helen is gone, Sammy is worried about having money for what?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Food.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Bills.

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

15. What does Sammy smoke when he rides the bus?
(a) Cloves.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Cigars.
(d) He doesn't smoke.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sammy provoke the group of policemen?

2. At the doctor's office, why doesn't the receptionist want to give Sammy an appointment for Monday?

3. How old was Sammy when he met Jackie Milligan?

4. In what unusual way did a drinking pal of Sammy's die?

5. What would Sammy like to happen in his future relationship with Helen?

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