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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The experts whom David consults agree that the first step toward methamphetamine recovery must be what?
(a) Assessment.
(b) Implementation.
(c) Drug replacement therapy.
(d) Cognitive therapy.

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

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

4. After closing one of its branches, the Hazelden does continue to run an outpatient program in what location?
(a) Manhattan.
(b) Queens.
(c) Seattle.
(d) Portland.

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

6. In what month does Nic celebrate a year of sobriety?
(a) December.
(b) September.
(c) February.
(d) April.

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

8. Nic's grandfather had died from years of abuse of what substance?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Barbiturates.
(c) Cocaine.
(d) Methamphetamine.

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

10. After begging his father to be put into another rehab program just after his near-fatal overdose, Nic takes what action?
(a) He calls his grandfather and asks for money.
(b) He rips out his IVs and leaves the hospital against doctors' orders.
(c) He has a stroke.
(d) He assaults a nurse.

11. What is NOT one of the three C's taught by Al-Anon?
(a) You did not cause it.
(b) You can care too much.
(c) You cannot cure it.
(d) You cannot control it.

12. In what type of residence does Nic live while he is attending Hampshire College?
(a) With his grandparents.
(b) A house off campus.
(c) A sober-living dormitory.
(d) An apartment on campus.

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

14. Part V begins with an excerpt of the script from what film?
(a) Magnolia.
(b) Human Nature.
(c) Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
(d) Being John Malkovich.

15. The teacher of what subject at Hampshire College writes to David to express her sadness at the news of Nic's relapse?
(a) Writing.
(b) Math.
(c) Science.
(d) Anthropology.

Short Answer Questions

1. What approach to addiction treatment rewards sobriety with small cash payments or vouchers for everyday needs?

2. What type of facility is St. Helena Hospital?

3. In what decade of life was Nic's grandfather when he died from the effects of substance abuse?

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

5. What is NOT a task Nic calls his father David to report taking during his longest period of sobriety within the narrative?

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