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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Abstracts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator describe himself and others at the facility?
(a) As drunks.
(b) As alcoholics.
(c) As losers.
(d) As addicts.

2. When J.P. discovers his wife's affair, what does he do?
(a) Starts a fight in a bar.
(b) Attacks her boyfriend.
(c) Cuts her wedding ring to pieces.
(d) Wrecks his car.

3. What is the narrator's first name?
(a) Ray.
(b) His name is not given.
(c) Bob.
(d) Tom.

4. Which of the following is J.P.'s wife NOT wearing when she visits?
(a) Scarf.
(b) Knit cap.
(c) Sweater.
(d) Coat.

5. What phrase does the narrator say whenever J.P. stops telling his story about meeting and dating his wife?
(a) "Then what?"
(b) "Is that it?"
(c) "You can stop."
(d) "Let me guess..."

Short Answer Questions

1. When do J.P.'s hands become steady?

2. In the story, what is the chimney a metaphor for?

3. Whom does the narrator try to call on New Year's Eve?

4. How does J.P. introduce the narrator to his wife?

5. On another occasion, how does J.P. physically injure his wife?

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