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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 does Peter offer to give Sammy to help with his travels?

2. Who knocks on Sammy's door late at night?

3. Peter feels what about Ally?

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

5. The doctor diagnoses Sammy's blindness as what type of condition?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why does the Monday morning doctor's appointment make Sammy angry?

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

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

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

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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