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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Down what highway does Karen chase Nic when she sees him drive past the family home?
(a) The I-10.
(b) Highway 101.
(c) I-5.
(d) Highway 1.

2. When David calls the rehab facility at which Nic works, what do they report?
(a) They say he has not shown up to work in two days.
(b) They say he is out running an errand.
(c) They say he is delivering a prescription to a customer.
(d) They say he has just been given a promotion.

3. What make of car does Nic drive?
(a) A Jeep.
(b) A Mazda.
(c) A Toyota.
(d) A Kia.

4. Whom does David call when he wants someone to check on Nic after he stops returning phone calls?
(a) Karen.
(b) Jasper.
(c) Vicki.
(d) Charles.

5. Who is the author of the book Addict in the Family?
(a) Saul Zaentz.
(b) Beverly Conyers.
(c) Van Morrison.
(d) Charlie Kaufman.

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

7. About how many people does David say attend the first Al-Anon meeting that he and Karen attend?
(a) A dozen.
(b) A score.
(c) A handful.
(d) A few.

8. What is Nic's favorite record store?
(a) Tower Records.
(b) Amoeba Music.
(c) Everyday Music.
(d) Musician's Friend.

9. When David is at his wits' end with no news about Nic, who says they have been contacted by Nic?
(a) Alexandra.
(b) Jasper.
(c) Daisy.
(d) Z.

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

11. At what location do David and Nic agree to meet the day that Nic is very late?
(a) The Exploratorium.
(b) Steps of Rome restaurant.
(c) Fisherman's Wharf.
(d) The library.

12. How long after Nic's breakup with Z. does he stop returning his father David's phone calls?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 1 week.

13. What branch of the Hazelden closes in December of the year in which Nic is in treatment?
(a) Santa Clarita.
(b) Culver City.
(c) New York.
(d) Vallejo.

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

15. Studies have shown that what elements "change an addict's vital signs" (206)?
(a) Cues.
(b) Stressors.
(c) Cravings.
(d) Phases.

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. After begging his father to be put into another rehab program just after his near-fatal overdose, Nic takes what action?

3. Once David finds out that Nic's phone has been pinging against towers in three states, whom does he call for help?

4. Right before Jasper goes into sixth grade and Daisy goes into fourth grade, David experiences what type of medical emergency?

5. Who checks on Nic at Hampshire College at David's behest?

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