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

2. According to Sammy, his loss of vision might have been caused by what?
(a) Physical restraints.
(b) Allergies.
(c) Pepper spray.
(d) A nightstick.

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

4. What does Sammy ask the group of policeman for?
(a) Directions.
(b) Food.
(c) Shelter.
(d) Money.

5. 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) Kids make fun of him.
(d) A man accuses him of faking.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Sammy may be ineligible for health benefits if what?

3. Where was Sammy living when he committed his first crime?

4. How does Sammy provoke the group of policemen?

5. On his first blind bus ride, how does Sammy identify the correct bus to ride?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How might Sammy's blindness interfere with the leisure activities he enjoys?

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

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

7. At what point does Sammy begin to worry about Helen's absence?

8. How does Sammy survive financially?

9. Why did Sammy tell Helen the truth about his past?

10. What difficulties does Sammy face when he takes his first bus ride as a blind man?

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