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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 does James say he abuses daily, as much as he can?

2. What does James turn to when faced with a physical threat?

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

4. Where did James sleep after the incident with the man in #25?

5. Who lends James a coat as he is heading to his dentist appointment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the clinic's stance on interaction between two patients of the opposite sex?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Who was Leonard's childhood mentor that he speaks to James about?

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

9. What does James request of the nurse before his dentist appointment begins?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

When James' brother and his friends visit James in the clinic, James is affected deeply by their interactions.

Part 1: Describe the scene in which James receives a visit from his brother and his brother's friends.

Part 2: What do James' brother and friends bring with them to give to James?

Part 3: How does this visit affect James? What does he do as a result of their visit?

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