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

2. What leisure activities does Sammy enjoy that are affected by his blindness?
(a) Watching documentaries.
(b) All of these.
(c) Reading.
(d) Watching the news.

3. Where does "How Late it Was, How Late" take place?
(a) Dublin.
(b) Manchester.
(c) London.
(d) Glasgow.

4. What type of payment does Sammy hope for, now that he has an eye injury?
(a) "Disability".
(b) "Dysfunctional payment".
(c) "Doctor's referral for rest".
(d) "Overtime".

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Sammy realizes that his blindness might be permanent, what happens?

3. After going blind, what does Sammy purchase with his next unemployment check?

4. Where was Sammy caught during his first criminal act?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Sammy's physical condition when he wakes up in his cell for the first time?

2. Why is Helen concerned by Sammy's involvement with stolen goods?

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

4. What types of things does Sammy procrastinate on?

5. Sammy suspects what has caused him to lose his eyesight?

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

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

8. What mood swings does Sammy experience after successfully setting a doctor's appointment?

9. Other than Helen's safety, why is Sammy worried that Helen isn't home?

10. How does Sammy respond to setbacks?

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