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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. What does James want brought to him from the waiting room?

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

3. On the way back to the clinic from the dentist, who does James think of?

4. What does James turn to when faced with a physical threat?

5. AA is something James views as a _______ for people who have ultimately chosen to be addicted.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe James' new morning routine at the beginning of Chapter 9.

3. How does James respond to the situation in #9?

4. What does Lilly reveal to James about her father when they are sitting and talking?

5. What does Dr. Stevens want to do for James at the end of the root canal experience?

6. Where is the plane James is taking headed?

7. What happens when James goes to the lounge to watch TV?

8. What does James suspect about the group toilets as he is cleaning them?

9. Describe the condition of James Frey, the main , at the beginning of the book.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The relationship between Roy and James is one that continues to challenge both of their recoveries.

Part 1: Describe Roy, who he is, and what his initial relationship to James is.

Part 2: What does Roy do to antagonize James in the story? Is it effective?

Part 3: What does the relationship between Roy and James seem to be saying about addictions? What can a reader learn from their relationship?

Essay Topic 2

The Tao Te Ching becomes an important part of James' own path to recovery. This text has been used in many clinics since, and has offered comfort and guidance to those who read it.

Part 1: What is the Tao Te Ching? Describe this book and its contents.

Part 2: Why is this book so important to James as he is managing his recovery?

Part 3: What does this book has to offer the addict who reads it? Why does this book work for James?

Essay Topic 3

The relationship between James and his parents is certainly one that people can relate to, and yet it still seems to be sad and stilted.

Part 1: Describe the relationship between James and his parents at the beginning of this novel.

Part 2: What are some of the things that are revealed in the family therapy sessions?

Part 3: Who seems to be at fault for the issues between James and his parents? Why did you choose the answer you did?

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