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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Sammy meet Jackie Milligan?
(a) Betting shops.
(b) The shooting range.
(c) The pub.
(d) His sister's house.

2. Why does Sammy feel comfortable at Helen's home?
(a) Her mother makes him feel welcome.
(b) He lives there.
(c) He likes rats.
(d) He pays rent, so it's partially his.

3. According to Sammy, his loss of vision might have been caused by what?
(a) Pepper spray.
(b) A nightstick.
(c) Allergies.
(d) Physical restraints.

4. Sammy mistakes the group of policeman for who?
(a) His family.
(b) Prison guards.
(c) Terrorists.
(d) Tourists.

5. Now that Helen is gone, Sammy is worried about having money for what?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Food.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Bills.

Short Answer Questions

1. After getting out of jail, what does Sammy attempt to do without assistance?

2. How does Sammy feel once he has secured his doctor's appointment for Monday?

3. What does Sammy smoke when he rides the bus?

4. What keeps Sammy going in spite of his setbacks?

5. How did Sammy spend his weekend, prior to the run-in with the police?

Short Essay Questions

1. Other than Helen's safety, why is Sammy worried that Helen isn't home?

2. What difficulties does Sammy face when he takes his first bus ride as a blind man?

3. What piece of personal history does Sammy reflect on, as he waits to report his lack of vision to the welfare office?

4. When Sammy hears a kid bragging about getting in a fight, what is Sammy's response, and why is it ironic?

5. Sammy suspects what has caused him to lose his eyesight?

6. Why does Sammy confuse the group of police with tourists?

7. At what point does Sammy begin to worry about Helen's absence?

8. While lying in a jail cell, Sammy reminisces about the deaths he has witnessed. What is odd about these memories?

9. Who is Sammy afraid of when he reports his lack of vision at the welfare office?

10. What condition is Sammy in when he leaves jail on Wednesday?

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