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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Another clinic rule is no interaction beyond a ___________ with any patient of the opposite sex.

2. What does the Bald Man teach James that it is courageous to do?

3. Who wants to keep James at the clinic, even after his altercation?

4. Whom does James know this missing patient has gone to see?

5. Where does James go to watch TV when he is heavily medicated?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why can't James eat anything more than toast for his breakfast?

2. What do the staff members want to do with James after learning about his physical altercation?

3. What does James see when he looks in the mirror after waking up in the medical wing?

4. What does Frey say he relies on in order to get through a difficult experience?

5. What does Warren do for James after James has his second User Dream?

6. How often does James abuse alcohol, according to his statement when talking to the nurse during his admit to the medical wing?

7. Describe the idea of the "Fury" that takes over James at times.

8. What does James feel about the AA meetings in relation to their ability to help addicts?

9. What does James do when his parents try to hug him in concern for his condition?

10. What does James do when Roy threatens to get James thrown out of the clinic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In many ways, the characters of this book not only save themselves, but they also manage to save others.

Part 1: Who are some of the patient characters that help James' recovery?

Part 2: Why do you think other patients want to help other patients along the way?

Part 3: What does this interactive type of recovery seem to say about the addiction and recovery process?

Essay Topic 2

The relationship between Leonard and James is one that has a rough start, but eventually becomes the saving grace for both of these men.

Part 1: Describe the initial relationship between Leonard and James and their initial interactions.

Part 2: How does James finally come to allowing Leonard to be a part of his life, even a friend, it seems?

Part 3: What do you think of the final request of Leonard for James to be his son? What does this say about Leonard? How does this affect James?

Essay Topic 3

The reaction to the episode of ER is understandable. The glamorization of addiction is certainly not doing addicts or would-be addicts any favors.

Part 1: Describe what happens in the episode of ER that the patient are watching.

Part 2: What are the reactions of the patients to this episode of ER?

Part 3: How can this type of show hurt those who might be having troubles with addiction?

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