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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. Why does James take such hot showers?

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

3. What do James' parents try to do that makes him uncomfortable?

4. What kind of personality test does James take in order for the therapists to assess his condition?

5. When did Lilly's father leave her, according to Lilly's account of her life?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is one of the mistakes James recalls while in the shower?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Describe James' new morning routine at the beginning of Chapter 9.

8. When James arrives at the dentist's office, what kind of pain does James say he feels afraid to feel?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The power of addiction is shocking in this story. From the details of James' past to his injuries in the beginning, it seems the grisly truth about addiction is worse than movies have led us to believe.

Part 1: Describe the opening scene and James' state when he gets off the airplane.

Part 2: Why do you think the details were included in this story? Do you think the addiction would have been less believable without the details? Why or why not?

Part 3: What part of the story shocked you the most? Why did it shock you?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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