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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. Where does James go in order to get sedation medication for the withdrawal symptoms?

2. What does the orderly bring to James in the morning?

3. What can James not do when he looks in the mirror?

4. What does James do when he comes to the realization in #115?

5. Where is the cabin James and his parents are staying at located?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Roy come in to interrupt James and Lilly when they are talking?

3. Where is the plane James is taking headed?

4. What does Frey say he relies on in order to get through a difficult experience?

5. What does Lilly reveal to James about her father when they are sitting and talking?

6. What are some of the ways Hank helps James in this chapter?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

James Frey is not only the 23-year-old main character in this story, but also the author of this book. But some doubt has been raised in relation to the validity of this book's content.

Part 1: Describe the character of James Frey and his portrayal in the story.

Part 2: Does James' addiction and life seem realistic in this story? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think it matters that this story is true? Why or why not?

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

The relationship between James and his parents is certainly one that people can relate to, and yet it still seems to be sad and stilted.

Part 1: Describe the relationship between James and his parents at the beginning of this novel.

Part 2: What are some of the things that are revealed in the family therapy sessions?

Part 3: Who seems to be at fault for the issues between James and his parents? Why did you choose the answer you did?

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