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

2. Who do the police want Sammy to pass a message to?

3. What do the police think Sammy is lying about?

4. Why do the police believe Sammy saw Charlie over the weekend?

5. After his bus ride Monday morning, what environmental challenge does Sammy face?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay examining Sammy's relationship with music.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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