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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 was Matty Jackson's former profession before he came to the clinic?

2. Who is the newest addition to the clinic--a Catholic university administrator with an addition to crack and prostitutes?

3. Which authorities want James to spend a long time in jail and do not want a plea bargain?

4. James needs to make a written and spoken _______________ of his deeds for his final assignment.

5. Who wakes James up in the middle of the night because he/she is angry with him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do James' parents confess happened to James when he was a child?

2. What does James tell Joanne privately about his Fury in relation to his parents?

3. Why does James wake up in the middle of the night at the beginning of Chapter 12?

4. What happened to Lilly that she was afraid James would find out from others?

5. Why does Lilly call to ask James to meet her in the woods?

6. Who does James suspect is behind the reduction in his Ohio prison sentence?

7. What is the simple moral of Leonard's story about his family and about how he came to be at the clinic?

8. What does James tell Joanne about the time he will know he has recovered from his addiction?

9. What does Lilly tell James about his parents and about being thankful for them?

10. What is the assignment that Joanne gives to James after he reveals his moment of clarity he had in the woods?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Tao Te Ching becomes an important part of James' own path to recovery. This text has been used in many clinics since, and has offered comfort and guidance to those who read it.

Part 1: What is the Tao Te Ching? Describe this book and its contents.

Part 2: Why is this book so important to James as he is managing his recovery?

Part 3: What does this book has to offer the addict who reads it? Why does this book work for James?

Essay Topic 2

At times, the idea of addiction seems to be glamorized in this novel, showing the reader just how 'cool' some people think it is to be a drug addict.

Part 1: List three examples of glamorization of drug use in this story.

Part 2: What are the reactions to these glamorization instances in this story? How do the characters react?

Part 3: Does it seem that Frey, the author, believes drugs are glamorous? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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