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

2. Where did James end up after waking up in Washington D.C. and then blacking out for a day?

3. What does James hide from his roommates because he does not want to show he is vulnerable?

4. Who does James embrace after his harrowing tooth experience?

5. What has been neglected since James has been recovering from oral surgery?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do James' brother and friends bring for James when they come to visit him at the clinic?

2. How does James respond to the situation in #9?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Describe the beginning of the relationship between Hank and James.

10. What does James feel about the AA meetings in relation to their ability to help addicts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of honest is one that seems to be pushed in relation to becoming a recovered addict.

Part 1: Describe the ways in which James is honest and the ways in which James is dishonest in his rehabilitation.

Part 2: What does honesty provide to those who are in the rehabilitation Clinic? What are the benefits to being honest?

Part 3: Is there any contradiction in this story about the message of being honest? Are the people in authority as honest as they preach others should be?

Essay Topic 2

The relationship between Leonard and James is one that has a rough start, but eventually becomes the saving grace for both of these men.

Part 1: Describe the initial relationship between Leonard and James and their initial interactions.

Part 2: How does James finally come to allowing Leonard to be a part of his life, even a friend, it seems?

Part 3: What do you think of the final request of Leonard for James to be his son? What does this say about Leonard? How does this affect James?

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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