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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. James realizes he has an opportunity to choose a better _______ for himself.

2. What was the name of James' friend that died in a drunk driving accident?

3. On the way back to the clinic from the dentist, who does James think of?

4. When James and Roy finally have a physical altercation, who starts the physical violence?

5. What does James wake up to find has been bleeding all night?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why can't James eat anything more than toast for his breakfast?

2. Describe the interaction between Leonard and James in this chapter.

3. What does Dr. Stevens want to do for James at the end of the root canal experience?

4. Why does James turn up the heat in the shower when he is bathing his body?

5. What are the results of James' MMPI that Joanne reviews and shares with him?

6. How often does James abuse alcohol, according to his statement when talking to the nurse during his admit to the medical wing?

7. What does James do when Roy threatens to get James thrown out of the clinic?

8. What does James do when his parents try to hug him in concern for his condition?

9. When Warren and John go out to look for Larry, what does James know already about Larry?

10. What is Joanne's recommended treatment plan for James' addiction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The conflict between James and people in authority seems to continue throughout the book. James simply can not deal with others who seem to be in charge of his life.

Part 1: List three characters who James feels are authority figures in his life.

Part 2: How does James interact with each of these characters? How does he show his displeasure with their authority?

Part 3: How does James' troubles with authority affect his life? How has this problem affected his life in the past as well?

Essay Topic 2

At times, the idea of addiction seems to be glamorized in this novel, showing the reader just how 'cool' some people think it is to be a drug addict.

Part 1: List three examples of glamorization of drug use in this story.

Part 2: What are the reactions to these glamorization instances in this story? How do the characters react?

Part 3: Does it seem that Frey, the author, believes drugs are glamorous? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The use of the 12-Step program is a big part of this clinic and its method of teaching recovery strategies.

Part 1: What are the first three steps of the 12-Step Program?

Part 2: Which patients in the clinic think the 12-Step program is essential? Why do they think this?

Part 3: What are James' feelings about the 12-Step program? How does he respond to utilizing it?

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