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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. When Sammy wants to call a cab to go to the bar, who does he ask for help?

2. At Glancys, what are Sammy's old friends doing instead of sitting with him?

3. Why does Sammy agree to let Ally help him?

4. Peter feels what about Ally?

5. Where does Sammy go following his Monday morning doctor's meeting?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. The police claim Leg (Donaghue) told them what about Sammy's weekend?

5. How does Sammy react to the solicitation at the doctor's office, and why?

6. What behaviors of Sammy's do the police deign as suspicious?

7. How do Sammy's friends treat him at Glancys?

8. During the police interrogation, what do the police believe Sammy is guilty of?

9. Why do the police question Sammy about his weekend activities?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the character, Sammy.

1) What is his history?

2) How does he live his life?

3) What are his struggles?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Sammy has a rich fantasy life. Choosing from one of the following fantasies, write an essay comparing and contrasting the fantasy versus the reality of Sammy's life.

1) Opening a pub with Helen.

2) Living in a seaside town.

3) Living a traditional life.

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