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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The second interviewer at the health center suggests that Sammy file a complaint at what location?
(a) The Local Rehabilitation Office.
(b) The Police Rehabilitation Office.
(c) The Police Department's Medical Benefits Office.
(d) The State's Medical Benefits Office.

3. At the doctor's office, why doesn't the receptionist want to give Sammy an appointment for Monday?
(a) She is Helen's friend.
(b) They used to date.
(c) He was rude to her on his last visit.
(d) It is short notice.

4. Where is Jackie Milligan from?
(a) Manchester.
(b) London.
(c) Glasgow.
(d) Liverpool.

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

6. Sammy hopes to obtain what to help him live with his blindness?
(a) All of these.
(b) Financial assistance.
(c) A white-tipped walking stick.
(d) A seeing-eye dog.

7. How long was Sammy in prison after his involvement with Jackie Milligan?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 20 years.
(d) 4 years.

8. On what day does Sammy receive his unemployment benefits?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Sunday.

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

10. What would Sammy like to happen in his future relationship with Helen?
(a) He wants to get serious with her.
(b) He would like partial ownership of the flat.
(c) He would like an amicable break-up.
(d) He would like Helen to be more loving.

11. After spending time in jail, what does Sammy avoid doing?
(a) Filing his taxes.
(b) Taking a shower.
(c) Telling Helen.
(d) Telling his mother.

12. Where did Sammy meet Jackie Milligan?
(a) Betting shops.
(b) The pub.
(c) His sister's house.
(d) The shooting range.

13. Where was Sammy living when he committed his first crime?
(a) London.
(b) Wales.
(c) Manchester.
(d) Paris.

14. Why is Sammy apprehended by a security guard at the health center?
(a) He is going the wrong way.
(b) He is hitting on women.
(c) He is trying to rob someone.
(d) He is riding a bike, which is not allowed.

15. Helen is Sammy's what?
(a) Sister.
(b) Girlfriend.
(c) Friend.
(d) Wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sammy feel once he has secured his doctor's appointment for Monday?

2. Sammy may be ineligible for health benefits if what?

3. When Sammy hears a knock on the front door, what does he grab for protection?

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

5. When Boab first meets Sammy, what does he do?

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