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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Ten, how does Al feel about meeting up with Sammy?

2. Why didn't Sammy have his Bar-mitzvah?

3. After he has gone to meet Sammy's family, why does Al call Kit?

4. Where does Al work when he returns to New York?

5. How does Sammy react to Al having gone to see his mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Al returns to New York City, he visits Sammy Glick's old home. What does Al come to realize about Sammy Glick during his visit? Be sure to discuss the social/ economic background Sammy comes from and how it shapes his character.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the story, Sammy frequently buys new shoes. What is the significance of Sammy's new shoes? Consider what the shoes represent symbolically and literally.

Essay Topic 3

The role of victim and hero appear in various ways throughout the novel. Chose two characters from "What Makes Sammy Run?" and explore the ways in which each character plays both the hero and the victim.

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