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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. Why is Sammy friends with Charlie?

2. What type of music is Sammy's favorite?

3. On his first blind bus ride, how does Sammy identify the correct bus to ride?

4. Who does Sammy think about while he waits at the health center?

5. Where was Sammy caught during his first criminal act?

Short Essay Questions

1. Initially, Jackie Milligan approached Sammy to help him with what?

2. Why is Helen concerned by Sammy's involvement with stolen goods?

3. How does Boab respond to Sammy upon first meeting him?

4. On Saturday night, someone knocks on Sammy's door. How does he react?

5. What mood swings does Sammy experience after successfully setting a doctor's appointment?

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

7. When meeting with the second interviewer, what does Sammy choose to do when he gets frustrated with the system?

8. How did Sammy get involved in a life of crime?

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

10. How does Sammy respond to setbacks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The emotional state of Sammy is very volatile. Examine how Sammy's emotional instability affects his ability to live his life.

Essay Topic 2

In order to receive fair treatment from the police, Sammy has to run from the stigma of his past. Unfortunately, many of his activities continue to haunt him. Write an essay analyzing how Sammy's past mistakes affect both his present and his future.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay examining the relationship Sammy shares with his son, Peter.

1) How does Sammy feel about Peter?

2) How does Peter feel about Sammy?

3) Why does Peter help Sammy flee to England?

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