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

2. After the visit with the Monday morning doctor, Ally tells Sammy to work on what?

3. How does Sammy feel when he walks into Glancys?

4. At Sammy's home, what do Peter and his friend take pictures of?

5. What affliction does Sammy lie about to the doctor on Monday morning?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Peter suspicious of Ally?

2. Why does Sammy decide to visit Quinns before going to Glancys?

3. Once home from the negative outing to Glancys, what is Sammy determined to do?

4. Sammy tells the police he was drinking heavily over the weekend due to what?

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

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

7. Sammy tells Ally he does not plan to claim compensation for what reason?

8. What does Sammy pack for his trip to England?

9. After Sammy's visit to the doctor on Monday, Sammy cries while making dinner. Why?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

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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