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

Short Answer Questions

1. What rumor follows Sidney Fineman's death?

2. Some of the members of the Guild want to exclude others. Who do they want to exclude?

3. In Chapter Eleven, who does Sammy stand up for when he talks to Harrington?

4. By Chapter Eleven, how does Sammy feel about Sidney Fineman?

5. What kind of job did Sammy work as a boy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Al and Kit's relationship slowly develops throughout the story. Cite three scenes (one from the beginning, one from the middle, and one from the end) in which Al and Kit interact. Explore how these scenes develop their relationship.

Essay Topic 2

Al Manheim is fascinated by Sammy Glick's motivated attitude. Al constantly asks himself the same question, "What Makes Sammy Run?" Sammy's running is symbolic. Discuss the significance of this. Answer Al's question of what makes Sammy run. Consider discussing themes of societal pressure, greed and success.

Essay Topic 3

The theme of broken promises occurs several times in the novel, "What Makes Sammy Run?" Site three examples of a broken promise in the novel, and how they affect the characters.

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