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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V: never any knowing, Chapters 22-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the family's pet name for Nic's little brother Jasper?
(a) Boppy.
(b) Buggy.
(c) Bloopy.
(d) Bippy.

2. With whom did David first try crystal methamphetamine?
(a) Nic.
(b) Vicki.
(c) Daniel.
(d) Charles.

3. What word have Nic and David always used to affirm their love for one another?
(a) Squeezes.
(b) Everything.
(c) Always.
(d) Forever.

4. What movie does David describe seeing as a portrait of "a wretched alcoholic" (180)?
(a) Sideways.
(b) Days of Wine and Roses.
(c) The Lost Weekend.
(d) Weekend at Bernie's.

5. For what reason is Nic reluctant to return to the Bay Area after his branch of the Hazelden closes?
(a) He associates the area with drugs.
(b) He associates the area with his recovering addict girlfriend, Z.
(c) He believes that to make a success of his band, he must not live in the Bay Area.
(d) He knows that the area is too expensive for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Nic works as a barista, he gives the nickname of "Why bothers" (95) to people who order what drink?

2. At the end of the epilogue, David receives and reflects upon a recent photo of Nic, looking healthy and smiling, in what location had the picture been taken?

3. David reports that when Z. breaks up with Nic, he is devastated, but rather than using, he takes what action?

4. What is the name of Nic's little brother?

5. Who advises David that he should not pull his son out of college due to Nic's recent relapse?

(see the answer key)

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