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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, what steps does Sammy take to deal with his blindness?
(a) He paints his stick white.
(b) All of these.
(c) He gets rid of the lights in the house.
(d) He buys a dog.

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

3. What causes Sammy to lose his confidence on his first blind bus ride?
(a) He almost falls down the steps.
(b) Kids make fun of him.
(c) A man accuses him of faking.
(d) Figuring out the bus fare.

4. According to Sammy, his loss of vision might have been caused by what?
(a) Pepper spray.
(b) Physical restraints.
(c) A nightstick.
(d) Allergies.

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

6. What does Sammy suddenly worry about while soaking in the tub?
(a) If he is dying.
(b) If the front door is locked securely.
(c) If Helen is alive.
(d) If he will ever regain his sight.

7. Why does Sammy wait to document his blindness in the public office?
(a) He is deeply ashamed.
(b) He wants it to get worse.
(c) He hopes it will just go away.
(d) He does not have money to get there.

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

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

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

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

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

13. How did Helen react to the details about Sammy's criminal past?
(a) She was intrigued.
(b) She was offended, but thoughtful.
(c) She forgave him.
(d) She was angry and asked him to leave.

14. How does Sammy feel once he has secured his doctor's appointment for Monday?
(a) Thrilled.
(b) Scared.
(c) Vindictive.
(d) Anxious.

15. What keeps Sammy going in spite of his setbacks?
(a) Religion.
(b) Money.
(c) Optimism.
(d) Helen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once registered, what section is Sammy required to go to at the health center?

2. Why is Sammy apprehended by a security guard at the health center?

3. Where is Jackie Milligan from?

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

5. What leisure activities does Sammy enjoy that are affected by his blindness?

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