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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. Where did Sammy live in the past?
2. How does Sammy feel once he has secured his doctor's appointment for Monday?
3. What irritates Sammy while he waits at the health center?
4. In what unusual way did a drinking pal of Sammy's die?
5. At the beginning of "How Late it Was, How Late", why is Helen upset with Sammy?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Sammy is trying to make a doctor's appointment, what obstacles stand in his way?
2. Other than Helen's safety, why is Sammy worried that Helen isn't home?
3. While lying in a jail cell, Sammy reminisces about the deaths he has witnessed. What is odd about these memories?
4. After losing his vision, how does Sammy spend his unemployment check once he finally acquires it?
5. What steps does Sammy take to mentally cope with his blindness?
6. What are some examples of Sammy using optimism to deal with his blindness?
7. Why did Sammy tell Helen the truth about his past?
8. On Saturday night, someone knocks on Sammy's door. How does he react?
9. When meeting with the second interviewer, what does Sammy choose to do when he gets frustrated with the system?
10. Sammy suspects what has caused him to lose his eyesight?
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
Sammy is a character who claims to have good intentions, yet often acts in a way that brings about negative results. Examine Sammy's intentions versus his actions, citing examples from the text.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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