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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. What is the name of James' brother?

2. What is the name of the type of dream James begins to have in this chapter?

3. What message does not appeal to James?

4. What does James do to get rid of the things in #18?

5. James believes those who attend AA meetings fail to take personal __________ for their choices.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the idea of the "Fury" that takes over James at times.

2. What do the staff members want to do with James after learning about his physical altercation?

3. Even though it has been proven that addiction is a disease, what does James think is the cause of addiction?

4. What does Warren do for James after James has his second User Dream?

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

6. What does James' father do for him when they are at the cabin in Wisconsin?

7. Describe the condition of James Frey, the main , at the beginning of the book.

8. What does James tell his brother and his brothers' friends which upsets them?

9. Describe what takes place during James' first User Dream.

10. What does James see when he looks in the mirror after waking up in the medical wing?

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

The relationship between Roy and James is one that continues to challenge both of their recoveries.

Part 1: Describe Roy, who he is, and what his initial relationship to James is.

Part 2: What does Roy do to antagonize James in the story? Is it effective?

Part 3: What does the relationship between Roy and James seem to be saying about addictions? What can a reader learn from their relationship?

Essay Topic 3

In many ways, the characters of this book not only save themselves, but they also manage to save others.

Part 1: Who are some of the patient characters that help James' recovery?

Part 2: Why do you think other patients want to help other patients along the way?

Part 3: What does this interactive type of recovery seem to say about the addiction and recovery process?

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