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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: stay up late, Chapters 6-8 and Part II: his drug of choice, Chapters 9-10 and Part III: whatever, Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before taking up surfing, Nic had never wanted to go to the beach for what reason?
(a) He had liked video games better than nature.
(b) He had not wanted to show his body.
(c) He had not wanted to get sandy.
(d) He had not wanted to get a sunburn.

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

3. David's college was chosen by which magazine as "one of the top party schools in the nation" (84)?
(a) Esquire.
(b) Playboy.
(c) Forbes.
(d) Glamour.

4. David relates that Charles died on the eve of what day?
(a) Charles's fortieth birthday.
(b) David's fortieth birthday.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Charles's third sobriety anniversary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Nic call his "worry doctor" (22)?

2. Nic decides that his choice of college had been a mistake and that he would do better at what type of college?

3. How does Nic get out of jail the first time he is arrested?

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

5. David names which Spike Lee film as one of Nic's very favorite movies?

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