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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. During his first criminal act, what lack of skill caused him to get caught?

2. What stops Sammy from getting a drink after making his doctor appointment?

3. How did Helen react to the details about Sammy's criminal past?

4. Why does Sammy cut off the head of a mop?

5. Where does Sammy work, occasionally?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sammy respond to setbacks?

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

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

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

5. What concerns Sammy about Helen's continued absence?

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

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

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

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

10. What are some examples of Sammy using optimism to deal with his blindness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Analyze the relationship between Sammy and Helen.

Essay Topic 3

The emotional state of Sammy is very volatile. Examine how Sammy's emotional instability affects his ability to live his life.

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