1. While attending Hampshire College, Nic finds a sponsor who is a graduate student attending what college?
(a) Amherst College.
(b) Yale.
(c) Mount Holyoke.
(d) The University of Massachusetts.

2. The initial use of amphetamine for medical purposes was for what malady?
(a) Depression.
(b) Asthma.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Lethargy.

3. To whom does David attribute Nic's love for film directors such as Godard, Bergman, and Kurosawa?
(a) Jasper.
(b) Vicki.
(c) Himself.
(d) Karen.

4. When Nic misses his curfew for the first time after moving back home, for how long does he stay away?
(a) 4. days.
(b) 6 hours.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 1 week.

5. When Nic works as a barista, he gives the nickname of "Why bothers" (95) to people who order what drink?
(a) Americanos with no sweetener.
(b) Breves with no foam.
(c) Cups of black coffee.
(d) Cappuccinos made with decaf espresso and fat-free milk.

Short Answer Questions

1. David notes that "tests of marijuana have shown that there is twice as much THC in the average joint or pipeful today than in the weed of" (51) how long ago?

2. Nic's grandfather had died from years of abuse of what substance?

3. In what year does Chapter 1 begin?

4. David characterizes Nic as a child who does what every time he encounters a puddle?

5. At what time of day is Nic born?

(see the answer key)

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