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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. After the second interrogation, why is Sammy worried about being sent back to prison?
2. After the visit with the Monday morning doctor, what does Sammy believe about his lack of sight?
3. What does Peter offer to give Sammy to help with his travels?
4. How much money does Sammy give Keith and Peter?
5. What excuse is Sammy given for being denied admittance into Quinns Bar?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Sammy decide to visit Quinns before going to Glancys?
2. At his Monday morning doctor's visit, how does Sammy express his anger to the doctor?
3. Following his meeting with the doctor on Monday, what type of life does Sammy fantasize about living?
4. Sammy tells Ally he does not plan to claim compensation for what reason?
5. How does Sammy react to the solicitation at the doctor's office, and why?
6. Why is Sammy angry at himself for getting upset with the bouncers at Quinns?
7. Why is Peter suspicious of Ally?
8. Before going to Glancys, there are signs that Sammy is not able to take care of himself fully. What are some of these signs?
9. Once home from the negative outing to Glancys, what is Sammy determined to do?
10. During the police interrogation, what do they use to bribe Sammy?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze the relationship between Sammy and Helen.
Essay Topic 2
Fear plays a major role in "How Late it Was, How Late". Examine Sammy's relationship with fear, citing specific examples from the text.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay supporting or refuting the following statement, citing examples from the text: Sammy's relationships with others primarily consists of what they can do for him. Examine the following relationships within the essay:
1) Sammy and Helen.
2) Sammy and Boab.
3) Sammy and strangers.
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