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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After making his doctor's appointment, where does Sammy end up getting food?
(a) His friend's house.
(b) A street vendor.
(c) The grocery store.
(d) The pub.

2. What stops Sammy from getting a drink after making his doctor appointment?
(a) He has no money.
(b) He has a panic attack.
(c) The receptionist stands him up.
(d) The police are waiting at the pub.

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

4. Samurai warriors often tricked others by living like what?
(a) Vagabonds.
(b) All of these.
(c) Mystics.
(d) Kings.

5. How old was Sammy when he met Jackie Milligan?
(a) 18.
(b) 25.
(c) 19.
(d) 17.

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

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

8. What happens to Sammy directly after the encounter with the policemen?
(a) He blacks out.
(b) He finds money.
(c) The police offer him a job.
(d) He meets Ally.

9. Why is Sammy concerned about his meeting with Charlie?
(a) Charlie forgot his money.
(b) He can't remember it.
(c) Sammy was 3 hours late.
(d) Charlie was rude to him.

10. Once registered, what section is Sammy required to go to at the health center?
(a) The Public Section.
(b) The Sightloss Center.
(c) The Spinal Center.
(d) The Brain Center.

11. What do the police do to Sammy prior to arresting him?
(a) They give him a good meal.
(b) They beat him up.
(c) They offer him shelter.
(d) They shoot at him.

12. When Sammy hears a knock on the front door, what does he grab for protection?
(a) A shoe.
(b) A gun.
(c) His stick.
(d) A knife.

13. What does Sammy worry about after getting off the bus at the health center?
(a) Getting hit by a car.
(b) If he paid the correct fare.
(c) How much money he has left.
(d) That someone will rob him.

14. After going blind, what does Sammy purchase with his next unemployment check?
(a) Sunglasses.
(b) A dog.
(c) Clothing.
(d) A bar of soap.

15. What intrigues Sammy about the Samurai warriors?
(a) Their position in the world.
(b) Their height.
(c) Their physical fitness.
(d) Their capacity for revenge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What personal article of clothing is Sammy confused about at the beginning of the novel?

2. On his first blind bus ride, how does Sammy identify the correct bus to ride?

3. After making his doctor's appointment, what type of drink is Sammy in the mood for?

4. What did Sammy and Helen fight over?

5. What makes the receptionist give Sammy a Monday appointment?

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