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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After getting out of jail, what does Sammy attempt to do without assistance?
(a) Walk to the unemployment office.
(b) Cook dinner.
(c) Drive Helen's car.
(d) Iron his shirt.

3. Who first interviews Sammy at the health center?
(a) A young lady.
(b) The police.
(c) A young man.
(d) Helen.

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

5. How does Sammy feel about Helen's absence?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Nervous.
(c) All of these.
(d) Concerned.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sammy cut off the head of a mop?

2. After Sammy's first interview at the health center, how does he feel?

3. At the health center, what does the second interviewer encourage Sammy to file?

4. Who does Sammy want to speak to, once he realizes he is blind?

5. Who does Sammy borrow a saw from, to cut off the head of a mop?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Sammy get caught during his first attempt at crime?

2. Why do the policemen beat up Sammy and take him to jail?

3. What condition is Sammy in when he leaves jail on Wednesday?

4. What unnerves Sammy when he attempts to report his new medical condition at the welfare office?

5. What are some examples of Sammy using optimism to deal with his blindness?

6. How does Sammy survive financially?

7. How did Sammy get involved in a life of crime?

8. When meeting with the second interviewer, what does Sammy choose to do when he gets frustrated with the system?

9. What piece of personal history does Sammy reflect on, as he waits to report his lack of vision to the welfare office?

10. What concerns Sammy about Helen's continued absence?

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