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

2. When Nic finally calls his father after a long period of being missing, he admits to being in the midst of a relapse on what two drugs?
(a) Codeine and valium.
(b) Methamphetamine and heroin.
(c) Heroin and cocaine.
(d) Methamphetamine and prescription opiates.

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

4. David characterizes Nic as a child who does what every time he encounters a puddle?
(a) Walks around it.
(b) Stomps in it.
(c) Splashes it on the nearest person.
(d) Rolls in it.

5. Illicit methamphetamine labs are said to have emerged in San Francisco in what year?
(a) 1972.
(b) 1969.
(c) 1959.
(d) 1962.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective does David use to describe Nic's kindergarten in San Francisco?

2. In what year does Chapter 1 begin?

3. What movie is Nic reviewing when he declares, "Great songs. Great crows" (25)?

4. Charles's friends from home earn money by smuggling what substance in from the Yucatan before selling it?

5. At what age does Nic start traveling back and forth between his two homes unaccompanied by an adult?

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