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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. How does Sammy feel when he walks into Glancys?

2. After being denied admittance into Quinns Bar, what does Sammy vow?

3. At Glancys, what does Sammy ask Tam about?

4. What excuse is Sammy given for being denied admittance into Quinns Bar?

5. What was found in Sammy's home that he is accused of stealing?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What do the police tell Sammy about the report he filed against them?

4. Why do the bouncers refuse to let Sammy enter Quinns?

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

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

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 does Ally contact Peter?

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

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

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

In order to receive fair treatment from the police, Sammy has to run from the stigma of his past. Unfortunately, many of his activities continue to haunt him. Write an essay analyzing how Sammy's past mistakes affect both his present and his future.

Essay Topic 3

Sammy is frightened of the police, jail and prison. Write an essay explaining Sammy's fear and take a stand on whether his fear is justified or a product of his anxiety issues.

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