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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 his shoes start to pinch, Sammy has a sudden memory of what?

2. What incident makes Sammy look suspicious in Helen's disappearance?

3. In the waiting room on Monday morning, Sammy is asked if he is looking for a what?

4. After the loud knock on the door, Sammy discovers who inside his home?

5. In the waiting room on Monday morning, what is Sammy warned about before meeting with the doctor?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. When Sammy awakens to a knock in the middle of the night, what is he afraid of?

5. What is the method the police use to bring Sammy in for questioning?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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