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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Nic misses his curfew for the first time after moving back home, for how long does he stay away?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 2 days.
(c) 6 hours.
(d) 4. days.

2. From what country was the chemist who first synthesized amphetamine?
(a) Switzerland.
(b) Germany.
(c) Italy.
(d) Austria.

3. In addition to incompatibility, what else does David say occurs within his marriage to Vicki?
(a) She cheats on him with his brother.
(b) He cheats on her with a family friend.
(c) She cheats on him with a family friend.
(d) He cheats on her with her sister.

4. What is the name of the girl with whom Nic is enamored in sixth grade?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Skye.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Theresa.

5. Illicit methamphetamine labs are said to have emerged in San Francisco in what year?
(a) 1959.
(b) 1969.
(c) 1972.
(d) 1962.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT something listed among the things Vicki and David divide upon their divorce?

2. David names which Spike Lee film as one of Nic's very favorite movies?

3. In what year was methamphetamine first synthesized?

4. What are the names of Nic's two first-ever dogs?

5. Methamphetamine triggers how many times the normal levels of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the themes of secrecy and deception emerge within the memoir's introduction?

2. What reason does Sheff provide for his decision to forego foreshadowing within the memoir?

3. Which of Nic's childhood heroes commits suicide?

4. What is the first altercation between David and Nic about Nic's use of substances?

5. What positive effects of marijuana does David describe in his own life?

6. What is Charles's first close call with drugs and how is David involved?

7. What is the symbolism of the word everything?

8. Discuss Sheff's purpose for providing statistics about methamphetamine use in the introduction.

9. What major revelation does David make to the reader upon describing his son's admission of crystal meth use?

10. What is the strongest evidence of Nic's negative feelings about his parents' divorce?

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