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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. Who advises David that he should not pull his son out of college due to Nic's recent relapse?
(a) Dr. Theodore Bielke.
(b) Karen.
(c) The health counselor at Hampshire College.
(d) Douglas Anglin.

2. In what decade of life was Nic's grandfather when he died from the effects of substance abuse?
(a) 50s.
(b) 70s.
(c) 40s.
(d) 60s.

3. David wryly notes that thinking about relapse being a part of recovery is "like saying that a plane crash is good training for" (166) what?
(a) A first-time flier.
(b) A hangar.
(c) A pilot.
(d) A radio operator.

4. Nic begins sixth grade at a new school in what location?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Vallejo.
(c) Inverness.
(d) Los Altos.

5. Before taking up surfing, Nic had never wanted to go to the beach for what reason?
(a) He had liked video games better than nature.
(b) He had not wanted to show his body.
(c) He had not wanted to get a sunburn.
(d) He had not wanted to get sandy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What university did David attend after high school?

2. Illicit methamphetamine labs are said to have emerged in San Francisco in what year?

3. The therapist recommends that Nic stay with Vicki during which part(s) of each year?

4. What zoo does Nic often visit as a child?

5. When Nic moves home from his first college, what is NOT a rule his parents insist that he follow?

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