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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. Who does Sammy think about while he waits at the health center?
2. What stops Sammy from getting a drink after making his doctor appointment?
3. What upsets Sammy during his interview at the health center?
4. What does Sammy ask the group of policeman for?
5. After making his doctor's appointment, what type of drink is Sammy in the mood for?
Short Essay Questions
1. On Saturday night, someone knocks on Sammy's door. How does he react?
2. Sammy suspects what has caused him to lose his eyesight?
3. What piece of personal history does Sammy reflect on, as he waits to report his lack of vision to the welfare office?
4. How does Sammy survive financially?
5. How does Sammy respond to setbacks?
6. What are some examples of Sammy using optimism to deal with his blindness?
7. What concerns Sammy about Helen's continued absence?
8. Who does Sammy think about while lying in his cell, unable to see?
9. What condition is Sammy in when he leaves jail on Wednesday?
10. Who is Sammy afraid of when he reports his lack of vision at the welfare office?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Examine the relationship between Ally and Sammy.
1) Describe Ally.
2) What does Ally want from Sammy?
3) How does Ally affect Sammy's life?
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay examining Sammy's relationship with music.
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