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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. To whom does David attribute Nic's love for film directors such as Godard, Bergman, and Kurosawa?
(a) Jasper.
(b) Vicki.
(c) Himself.
(d) Karen.

2. What two districts of San Francisco does David scour looking for Nic?
(a) The Haight-Ashbury district and the Mission district.
(b) The Castro district and the Mission district.
(c) The Financial district and the Nob Hill district.
(d) The Mission district and the Nob Hill district.

3. Methamphetamine triggers how many times the normal levels of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine?
(a) 300-500.
(b) 5-10.
(c) 30-50.
(d) 10-20.

4. Nic decides to attend what university?
(a) The University of Illinois.
(b) Arizona State University.
(c) The University of Washington.
(d) UC Berkeley.

5. What movie do Nic and David see together the night before he checks into the Hazelden?
(a) Magnolia.
(b) Boogie Nights.
(c) Punch Drunk Love.
(d) There Will Be Blood.

Short Answer Questions

1. After begging his father to be put into another rehab program just after his near-fatal overdose, Nic takes what action?

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

3. The child development specialist tells David that "teenagers with drug problems will not be prepared for" (98) what?

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

5. In what type of residence does Nic live while he is attending Hampshire College?

(see the answer key)

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