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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sammy asks the first interviewer at the health center to remove what from the computer records?

2. Why is Sammy apprehended by a security guard at the health center?

3. Why is there a wait at the health center?

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

5. Where did Sammy meet Jackie Milligan?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the relationship between Sammy and Charlie?

1) Who is Charlie?

2) What is his past relationship with Sammy?

3) What is his present relationship with Sammy?

Essay Topic 2

Starting at a young age, Sammy has been involved in the prison system and fears it. Write an essay supporting or refuting the following statement, citing examples from the text: Whether behind bars or not, Sammy's actions condemn him to a life in prison.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the relationship between Sammy and his former family.

1) Describe Sammy's ex-wife.

2) Describe his son, Peter, and his feelings for him.

3) Analyze why the relationship ended.

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