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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does J.P. say he wanted to do when he got out of high school?
(a) To be a fireman.
(b) To join the Navy.
(c) Absolutely nothing.
(d) To go to college.

2. What mixed drink does J.P. eventually switch to?
(a) Scotch and soda.
(b) Martini.
(c) Gin and tonic.
(d) Rum and coke.

3. What did the famous writer who lived near the facility die of?
(a) He was in a plane crash.
(b) Alcoholism.
(c) Alcoholism and drug abuse.
(d) He shot himself.

4. After his girlfriend leaves, where does the narrator sit?
(a) In a big chair in the main room.
(b) In his room.
(c) On the staircase.
(d) On the porch.

5. According to the narrator, what is J.P.'s emotional state at the beginning of the story?
(a) Angry.
(b) Resentful.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Scared.

6. What did the narrator wake up wanting on New Year's Day?
(a) A drink.
(b) To talk to his wife.
(c) To go home.
(d) Lots of food.

7. What is the physical appearance of J.P.'s wife, according to the narrator?
(a) Tall and red-haired.
(b) Tall and slim.
(c) Tall and good-looking.
(d) Tall and blonde.

8. Where on their bodies do many residents at the facility, including J.P., have cuts?
(a) Arms.
(b) Wrists.
(c) Faces.
(d) Necks.

9. How does Tiny fall at the beginning of the story?
(a) Slumps across the table.
(b) Onto the floor while getting up from his chair.
(c) From a seated position in his chair onto the floor.
(d) From a standing position onto the floor.

10. Why does J.P. say he switched drinks?
(a) His wife influenced him.
(b) To get drunk faster.
(c) He doesn't know.
(d) He liked the taste.

11. How does J.P. introduce the narrator to his wife?
(a) As his friend.
(b) As another drunk.
(c) As a good listener.
(d) As another patient.

12. When J.P. takes up drinking, what is his drink of choice?
(a) Cheap wine.
(b) Champagne.
(c) Red wine.
(d) Beer.

13. Whose head is described as "too small for the rest of his body"?
(a) The proprietor.
(b) Tiny.
(c) The narrator's landlord.
(d) J.P.

14. When do J.P.'s hands become steady?
(a) New Year's Eve.
(b) Right after telling his stories.
(c) New Year's Day.
(d) At the end of the story.

15. On the narrator's first stay at the facility, the proprietor tells him that the staff can help him if what happens?
(a) If he stays at least two weeks.
(b) If he wants help and listens to what they say.
(c) If he pays in advance.
(d) If he agrees to psychotherapy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is written on the New Year's Eve cake?

2. When was the last time the narrator spoke to his wife?

3. How does "the guy who travels" get to the facility?

4. How long has Tiny been at the facility?

5. What is the result of J.P.'s arrest?

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