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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. How does Sammy provoke the group of policemen?

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

3. What makes the receptionist give Sammy a Monday appointment?

4. After getting out of jail, what does Sammy attempt to do without assistance?

5. Why is Sammy concerned about his meeting with Charlie?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What unnerves Sammy when he attempts to report his new medical condition at the welfare office?

5. How does Sammy survive financially?

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

8. Who does Sammy think about while lying in his cell, unable to see?

9. How does Sammy respond to setbacks?

10. When meeting with the second interviewer, what does Sammy choose to do when he gets frustrated with the system?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sammy leaves his life in Glasgow behind in order to flee to England. Analyze this move, citing examples from the text.

1) What is Sammy running from?

2) How does he hope his life will be different?

3) What does he bring with him from his old life?

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

Sammy's lack of vision affects his lifestyle in a significant fashion. Write an essay evaluating how this obstacle forces Sammy to change and grow.

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