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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: whatever, Chapters 12-14 and Part IV: if only, Chapters 15-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. David characterizes Nic as a child who does what every time he encounters a puddle?
(a) Rolls in it.
(b) Splashes it on the nearest person.
(c) Walks around it.
(d) Stomps in it.

2. What movie is Nic reviewing when he declares, "Great songs. Great crows" (25)?
(a) Sleeping Beauty.
(b) Cinderella.
(c) Bambi.
(d) Dumbo.

3. Charles's friends from home earn money by smuggling what substance in from the Yucatan before selling it?
(a) Opium.
(b) Marijuana.
(c) Psychedelic mushrooms.
(d) Cocaine.

4. About how many people does David say attend the first Al-Anon meeting that he and Karen attend?
(a) A dozen.
(b) A few.
(c) A handful.
(d) A score.

5. What adjective does David use to describe Nic's kindergarten in San Francisco?
(a) Progressive.
(b) Expensive.
(c) Snobby.
(d) Enriching.

Short Answer Questions

1. David Sheff states in the introduction that he uses what literary device sparingly within the memoir?

2. Who calls to let David know that Nic is on life support after overdosing on methamphetamine?

3. In addition to incompatibility, what else does David say occurs within his marriage to Vicki?

4. What is the family's pet name for Nic's little brother Jasper?

5. David's roommate in college was a student named Charles who hailed from which New York City borough?

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