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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did alcohol affect Knapp?
(a) It impaired her ability to grow.
(b) It made her sociable and wise.
(c) It trapped her in anger and depression.
(d) It filled her with rage and sorrow.

2. Where would Knapp meet this person for drinks when she was younger?
(a) The Palladium.
(b) The Watering Hole.
(c) The Aku-Aku Lounge.
(d) The Ritz.

3. How old was Knapp when she had her first drink?
(a) Eight.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Twelve or thirteen.
(d) Eleven.

4. What did Roger do for Knapp?
(a) Got her into rehab.
(b) Guided her through her major.
(c) Got her into school.
(d) Got her out of jail.

5. What was Knapp's relationship with alcohol like in the beginning of her alcoholism?
(a) She drank casually for many years as her consumption increased.
(b) She didn't drink much until she had a crisis.
(c) She began drinking almost before she could remember.
(d) She fell head over heels in love with it.

6. What does Knapp say was the benefit of living by herself?
(a) Not having to wash dishes.
(b) Being able to leave her messes.
(c) Having her own washer and dryer.
(d) Not having to hide her drinking.

7. Where does Knapp see alcoholics?
(a) In certain kinds of low-paying jobs.
(b) In certain kinds of high-power positions.
(c) Everywhere in society.
(d) Only at the bars.

8. Knapp's first drunk resulted from what drink?
(a) Beer.
(b) Wine.
(c) Gin.
(d) Whisky.

9. What happened to Knapp's friend's brother who tried to molest his sister?
(a) Nothing--he went on to molest other girls.
(b) He was killed by an angry father.
(c) He was institutionalized.
(d) He killed himself.

10. What do Knapp's readers appreciate about her column?
(a) Her wry humor.
(b) Her wisdom.
(c) Her honesty.
(d) Her wit.

11. What behavior of Knapp's started to worry her friends and family?
(a) She would drive after drinking.
(b) She would go home with strange men.
(c) She would black out.
(d) She would call people while she was drunk.

12. What is the result of the gesture Knapp makes after the confrontation with her mother?
(a) She falls back in love with alcohol.
(b) She cuts back on her drinking.
(c) She succeeds in giving up drinking.
(d) She fails miserably at quitting.

13. How did Knapp feel when she was living alone?
(a) Out of control and angry.
(b) Gleeful and independent.
(c) Quietly satisfied and organized.
(d) Intimidated and depressed.

14. What was Knapp's mantra?
(a) Everyone does it.
(b) What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
(c) This doesn't change anything.
(d) Liquor eases, soothes, protects.

15. What would Knapp do when she was drinking?
(a) Carefully measure how much was in her glass.
(b) Listen to the buzz inside her head.
(c) Drink until the voices stopped speaking in her ears.
(d) Look for someone to blame for the things she did while she was drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Knapp almost hurt people?

2. Where did Knapp's mother find Knapp's empty bottle after Knapp's father died?

3. Where would Knapp escape to when she needed to get out of her apartment?

4. Where did Knapp move after college?

5. How long was it after the accident before Knapp finally stopped drinking?

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