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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What piece of information does David struggle to remember after he suffers a medical emergency?
(a) Nic's phone number.
(b) Nic's birthday.
(c) His own address.
(d) The month.

2. David reports that when Z. breaks up with Nic, he is devastated, but rather than using, he takes what action?
(a) He calls Vicki.
(b) He calls Randy and they go for a bike ride.
(c) He calls Randy and they go out for a beer.
(d) He vows to not let it bother him.

3. What approach to addiction treatment rewards sobriety with small cash payments or vouchers for everyday needs?
(a) The Freudian Response.
(b) The Bosnian Approach.
(c) The Skinnerian Approach.
(d) The Maslownian Response.

4. What type of facility is St. Helena Hospital?
(a) A psychiatric hospital.
(b) A medical hospital.
(c) An animal hospital.
(d) A drug rehabilitation facility.

5. 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) Heroin and cocaine.
(b) Codeine and valium.
(c) Methamphetamine and prescription opiates.
(d) Methamphetamine and heroin.

6. Who calls to let David know that Nic is on life support after overdosing on methamphetamine?
(a) Jasper.
(b) Vicki.
(c) Z.
(d) Nic's stepfather.

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

8. Once David finds out that Nic's phone has been pinging against towers in three states, whom does he call for help?
(a) The Reno Police and the FBI.
(b) The Sacramento Police and the FBI.
(c) The Billings Police and the FBI.
(d) The Portland Police and the FBI.

9. In what area of the United States is St. Helena Hospital located?
(a) The Northwest coast.
(b) Napa Valley.
(c) The Midwest.
(d) The Florida Panhandle.

10. 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?
(a) A hangar.
(b) A first-time flier.
(c) A radio operator.
(d) A pilot.

11. What action does Nic take when car troubles cause him to miss an important job interview?
(a) He goes to the spa for the day.
(b) He takes Daisy and Jasper bowling.
(c) He calls his father and they talk.
(d) He calls Randy and they go riding.

12. What objects does Nic include along with his note to Jasper?
(a) Eight Hershey's Kisses.
(b) Eight marbles.
(c) Eight Jolly Ranchers.
(d) Eight dollar bills.

13. 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 Karen's.
(d) A friend of Nic's.

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

15. Right before Jasper goes into sixth grade and Daisy goes into fourth grade, David experiences what type of medical emergency?
(a) A blood clot.
(b) A cerebral hemorrhage.
(c) An aneurysm.
(d) A stroke.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of the book Addict in the Family?

2. Whom does David call when he wants someone to check on Nic after he stops returning phone calls?

3. What make of car does Nic drive?

4. After closing one of its branches, the Hazelden does continue to run an outpatient program in what location?

5. The teacher of what subject at Hampshire College writes to David to express her sadness at the news of Nic's relapse?

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