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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) On his honeymoon with Helen.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Building a house.
(d) Making threatening calls to neighbors.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After spending time in jail, what does Sammy avoid doing?

2. How does Sammy get home after making his doctor appointment?

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

4. Why does Sammy feel comfortable at Helen's home?

5. If Helen does not come home, Sammy realizes he must do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. On Saturday night, someone knocks on Sammy's door. How does he react?

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

3. What types of things does Sammy procrastinate on?

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

5. After losing his vision, how does Sammy spend his unemployment check once he finally acquires it?

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

7. Who is Sammy afraid of when he reports his lack of vision at the welfare office?

8. When Sammy is trying to make a doctor's appointment, what obstacles stand in his way?

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

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

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