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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: whatever, Chapters 12-14 and Part IV: if only, Chapters 15-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time of day is Nic born?
(a) Dawn.
(b) Afternoon.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Dusk.

2. After begging his father to be put into another rehab program just after his near-fatal overdose, Nic takes what action?
(a) He calls his grandfather and asks for money.
(b) He rips out his IVs and leaves the hospital against doctors' orders.
(c) He assaults a nurse.
(d) He has a stroke.

3. About how many miles separate David from Vicki once she moves away from the Bay Area?
(a) 30.
(b) 1,000.
(c) 800.
(d) 500.

4. When Nic moves home from his first college, what is NOT a rule his parents insist that he follow?
(a) He will pay rent.
(b) He will apply to other colleges.
(c) He will abide by a set curfew.
(d) He will go to therapy.

5. Whom does David quote as saying, "Home is a holy thing" (67)?
(a) Mark Twain.
(b) Phyllis Wheatley.
(c) Alice Walker.
(d) Emily Dickinson.

Short Answer Questions

1. In an excerpt from Addict in the Family, its author states that addicts inevitably take what action with respect to their parents' past regrets?

2. What is the name of Nic's little sister?

3. How does David interpret Nic's glance over his shoulder as the two drive up to St. Helena Hospital?

4. When Nic misses his curfew for the first time after moving back home, for how long does he stay away?

5. Nic is arrested for failing to appear in court after being cited for what crime?

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