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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 do the police think Sammy is lying about?

2. At Glancys, what does Sammy ask Tam about?

3. After the second interrogation, why is Sammy worried about being sent back to prison?

4. At Glancys, why is Tam mad at Sammy?

5. Who wrote a concerned letter regarding Helen's whereabouts?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Sammy angry at himself for getting upset with the bouncers at Quinns?

2. What do the police tell Sammy about the report he filed against them?

3. During the police interrogation, what do they use to bribe Sammy?

4. During his Monday morning appointment, how does the doctor treat Sammy and his case?

5. In the waiting room at the doctor's office, Sammy is solicited for what purpose?

6. In what way does Peter offer to help Sammy?

7. What are the steps Ally asks Sammy to take, to prepare for pursuing his case?

8. Before going to Glancys, there are signs that Sammy is not able to take care of himself fully. What are some of these signs?

9. Following his meeting with the doctor on Monday, what type of life does Sammy fantasize about living?

10. At his Monday morning doctor's visit, how does Sammy express his anger to the doctor?

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

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 examining the relationship Sammy shares with his son, Peter.

1) How does Sammy feel about Peter?

2) How does Peter feel about Sammy?

3) Why does Peter help Sammy flee to England?

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