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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. What memories continue to torture Sammy mentally?

2. How does Sammy feel about Helen's absence?

3. Where does Sammy have to go to obtain financial assistance?

4. Now that Helen is gone, Sammy is worried about having money for what?

5. In what unusual way did a drinking pal of Sammy's die?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What mood swings does Sammy experience after successfully setting a doctor's appointment?

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

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

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

6. Sammy suspects what has caused him to lose his eyesight?

7. How does Boab respond to Sammy upon first meeting him?

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

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

10. When Sammy hears a kid bragging about getting in a fight, what is Sammy's response, and why is it ironic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sammy is frightened of the police, jail and prison. Write an essay explaining Sammy's fear and take a stand on whether his fear is justified or a product of his anxiety issues.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the character, Sammy.

1) What is his history?

2) How does he live his life?

3) What are his struggles?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay supporting or refuting the following statement, citing examples from the text: Sammy deserves the treatment he receives from the police, as he is guilty of meeting with a suspected terrorist.

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