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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. What intrigues Sammy about the Samurai warriors?
(a) Their position in the world.
(b) Their capacity for revenge.
(c) Their physical fitness.
(d) Their height.

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

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

5. What would Sammy like to happen in his future relationship with Helen?
(a) He wants to get serious with her.
(b) He would like partial ownership of the flat.
(c) He would like Helen to be more loving.
(d) He would like an amicable break-up.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of "How Late it Was, How Late", why is Helen upset with Sammy?

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

3. Once Sammy gets to Helen's, where does he fall asleep?

4. How do the police respond to Sammy's reaction to his lack of sight?

5. After making his doctor's appointment, where does Sammy end up getting food?

Short Essay Questions

1. Initially, Jackie Milligan approached Sammy to help him with what?

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

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

4. While lying in a jail cell, Sammy reminisces about the deaths he has witnessed. What is odd about these memories?

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

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

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

8. What steps does Sammy take to mentally cope with his blindness?

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

10. How does Boab respond to Sammy upon first meeting him?

(see the answer keys)

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