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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. Who checks on Nic at Hampshire College at David's behest?
(a) Nic's former English teacher.
(b) A friend of David's.
(c) A friend of Nic's.
(d) A friend of Karen's.

2. Nic admits to his father that the drug scenes from what movie make him want to get high?
(a) Trainspotting.
(b) Requiem for a Dream.
(c) Crank.
(d) The Big Lebowski.

3. In what year was methamphetamine first synthesized?
(a) 1923.
(b) 1953.
(c) 1899.
(d) 1919.

4. What movie is Nic reviewing when he declares, "Great songs. Great crows" (25)?
(a) Dumbo.
(b) Sleeping Beauty.
(c) Cinderella.
(d) Bambi.

5. To what location does David fly after finding out about Nic's overdose?
(a) Connecticut.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) New York.
(d) Ohio.

Short Answer Questions

1. David wryly notes that thinking about relapse being a part of recovery is "like saying that a plane crash is good training for" (166) what?

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

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

4. David describes hearing "cacophonous music like a" ( ) during his first time using crystal methamphetamine?

5. What final advice does David give to the addicted young woman for whom he buys lunch?

(see the answer key)

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