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

2. Which of the following statements is NOT true with respect to amphetamine versus methamphetamine?
(a) Methamphetamine is more potent than amphetamine.
(b) Methamphetamine results in fewer overdoses than does amphetamine.
(c) Methamphetamine is easier to make than amphetamine is.
(d) It is possible to intravenously use methamphetamine, but not to intravenously use amphetamine.

3. David's roommate in college was a student named Charles who hailed from which New York City borough?
(a) Staten Island.
(b) Brooklyn.
(c) Queens.
(d) Manhattan.

4. Whom does Nic call his "worry doctor" (22)?
(a) His mother.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His therapist.
(d) His dentist.

5. What adjective does David use to describe Nic's kindergarten in San Francisco?
(a) Progressive.
(b) Snobby.
(c) Enriching.
(d) Expensive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which college is NOT included within the consortium to which Hampshire College belongs, allowing Nic to attend any one of four other colleges in addition to his own?

2. What type of facility is St. Helena Hospital?

3. In what decade of life was Nic's grandfather when he died from the effects of substance abuse?

4. With whom did David first try crystal methamphetamine?

5. During one desperate email to his mother Vicki, Nic states that AA makes him feel what emotion?

(see the answer key)

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