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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, Sammy determines his old friends don't want to hang out with him for what reason?

2. After the second interrogation, why is Sammy worried about being sent back to prison?

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

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

5. Where does Sammy go following his Monday morning doctor's meeting?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Ally contact Peter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the character, Sammy.

1) What is his history?

2) How does he live his life?

3) What are his struggles?

Essay Topic 2

Sammy demonstrates strong loyalty to his friends in "How Late it Was, How Late" but does not receive the same consideration in return. Write an essay analyzing the friendships Sammy has and how this affects his life.

1) Who are Sammy's friends?

2) How does he treat his friends?

3) How is he treated by his friends?

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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