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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. What physical ailments does Sammy experience on his walk to the store in the rain?

3. After his meeting with the doctor on Monday morning, what is Sammy suddenly worried about?

4. What does Tam have in his house that could get him into trouble?

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

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

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

5. Sammy tells Ally he does not plan to claim compensation for what reason?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Write an essay examining Sammy's relationship with music.

Essay Topic 3

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

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