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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV: if only, Chapters 18-19 and Part V: never any knowing, Chapters 20-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what decade of life was Nic's grandfather when he died from the effects of substance abuse?
(a) 40s.
(b) 50s.
(c) 70s.
(d) 60s.

2. What movie does David describe seeing as a portrait of "a wretched alcoholic" (180)?
(a) The Lost Weekend.
(b) Weekend at Bernie's.
(c) Sideways.
(d) Days of Wine and Roses.

3. In an excerpt from Addict in the Family, its author states that addicts inevitably take what action with respect to their parents' past regrets?
(a) They are traumatized by them.
(b) They exploit them.
(c) They memorize them.
(d) They mirror them in their own parenting styles.

4. Once David finds out that Nic's phone has been pinging against towers in three states, whom does he call for help?
(a) The Portland Police and the FBI.
(b) The Sacramento Police and the FBI.
(c) The Reno Police and the FBI.
(d) The Billings Police and the FBI.

5. About how many people does David say attend the first Al-Anon meeting that he and Karen attend?
(a) A handful.
(b) A dozen.
(c) A score.
(d) A few.

Short Answer Questions

1. What elements does David name as being involved in the deaths of Charles's parents prior to Charles's enrollment in college?

2. David's college was chosen by which magazine as "one of the top party schools in the nation" (84)?

3. What is the family's pet name for Nic's little brother Jasper?

4. By 1948, legal methamphetamines were used by 5% of what country's 16-25-year-olds?

5. When thinking about how Nic is unlike the children his age affected by addiction, what is NOT an adjective David applies to Nic?

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