2. How did Sammy spend his weekend, prior to the run-in with the police?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Building a house.
(c) Making threatening calls to neighbors.
(d) On his honeymoon with Helen.

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

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

5. 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.

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

7. After making a doctor's appointment, why does Sammy want to go to a pub for lunch?
(a) He hasn't had a drink in a week.
(b) He wants free chips.
(c) The receptionist plans to meet him there.
(d) Helen might be there.

8. When Sammy realizes that his blindness might be permanent, what happens?
(a) He loses the ability to speak.
(b) He has a religious moment.
(c) He regains his eyesight.
(d) He has a panic attack.

9. When Sammy is dismissed from jail, blind, what is his mental state?
(a) Positive.
(b) Confident.
(c) Unstable.
(d) Euphoric.

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

11. Sammy may be ineligible for health benefits if what?
(a) The police deny Sammy's claim.
(b) The incident is determined his fault.
(c) Helen complains.
(d) The incident appears in the papers.

12. How does Sammy provoke the group of policemen?
(a) He swears at them in Russian.
(b) He assaults a tourist.
(c) He spits on all of them.
(d) He punches one of them.

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

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

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