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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where was Sammy caught during his first criminal act?
(a) At the pub.
(b) In the bank.
(c) In the house he was robbing.
(d) In the car.

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

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

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

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

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

8. On his first blind bus ride, how does Sammy identify the correct bus to ride?
(a) He takes a guess.
(b) He asks for help.
(c) He reads the Braille map.
(d) He rides the wrong one first.

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

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

11. Prior to the fight with Helen, Sammy had committed to what?
(a) Quitting drinking.
(b) Making a clean start.
(c) Quitting smoking.
(d) Moving in permanently.

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

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

14. What irritates Sammy while he waits at the health center?
(a) That there is no food.
(b) The room is too hot.
(c) A boy bragging about a fight.
(d) He is very thirsty.

15. Who does Sammy think about while he waits at the health center?
(a) His ex-wife.
(b) His parents.
(c) All of these.
(d) His son.

Short Answer Questions

1. After making his doctor's appointment, what steps does Sammy take to deal with his blindness?

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

3. What did Sammy and Helen fight over?

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

5. The second interviewer at the health center suggests that Sammy file a complaint at what location?

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