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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 grooming does Sammy complete prior to his trip to Glancys?

2. What does the Monday morning doctor prescribe for Sammy?

3. Why is Sammy worried that Tam and the Leg would disapprove of selling the stolen goods?

4. Peter thinks Ally is a what?

5. Who is the second friend to approach Sammy at Glancys?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is Peter suspicious of Ally?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fear plays a major role in "How Late it Was, How Late". Examine Sammy's relationship with fear, citing specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the relationship between Ally and Sammy.

1) Describe Ally.

2) What does Ally want from Sammy?

3) How does Ally affect Sammy's life?

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