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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what country was the chemist who first synthesized amphetamine?
(a) Switzerland.
(b) Germany.
(c) Austria.
(d) Italy.

2. The child development specialist tells David that "teenagers with drug problems will not be prepared for" (98) what?
(a) Decision-making.
(b) Adult roles.
(c) The devastating consequences.
(d) Their own demise.

3. Whom does David quote as saying, "Home is a holy thing" (67)?
(a) Alice Walker.
(b) Emily Dickinson.
(c) Mark Twain.
(d) Phyllis Wheatley.

4. When thinking about how Nic is unlike the children his age affected by addiction, what is NOT an adjective David applies to Nic?
(a) Open.
(b) Diligent.
(c) Cautious.
(d) Loving.

5. Who calls David during Nic's freshman year to tell him he is failing?
(a) The principal.
(b) The vice principal.
(c) The freshman dean.
(d) The registrar.

6. The initial use of amphetamine for medical purposes was for what malady?
(a) Lethargy.
(b) Asthma.
(c) Depression.
(d) Diabetes.

7. What is the name of Nic's little brother?
(a) Elton.
(b) Daniel.
(c) Jasper.
(d) Randall.

8. David relates that Charles died on the eve of what day?
(a) David's fortieth birthday.
(b) Charles's fortieth birthday.
(c) Charles's third sobriety anniversary.
(d) Christmas.

9. Nic and a friend make prank phone calls they have learned how to make by watching what television show?
(a) Crank Yankers.
(b) Curb Your Enthusiasm.
(c) The Andy Griffith Show.
(d) The Simpsons.

10. What is the name of the girl with whom Nic is enamored in sixth grade?
(a) Skye.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Theresa.
(d) Alabama.

11. About how many miles separate David from Vicki once she moves away from the Bay Area?
(a) 800.
(b) 1,000.
(c) 500.
(d) 30.

12. About what topic does David educate Nic and his friends when he drives them to school each day?
(a) Blues music.
(b) Country music.
(c) Rock music.
(d) Bluegrass music.

13. How does David feel about joint custody?
(a) He loathes it.
(b) He tolerates it.
(c) He likes it.
(d) He has a love/hate relationship with it.

14. David describes hearing "cacophonous music like a" ( ) during his first time using crystal methamphetamine?
(a) Accordian.
(b) Carnival midway.
(c) Nickelodeon.
(d) Calliope.

15. Nic decides that his choice of college had been a mistake and that he would do better at what type of college?
(a) A smaller college.
(b) An art college.
(c) A more studious college.
(d) A more progressive college.

Short Answer Questions

1. After listing a myriad of impressions at which Nic is skilled, David says that Nic's best impression is of whom?

2. With whom did David first try crystal methamphetamine?

3. When Nic works as a barista, he gives the nickname of "Why bothers" (95) to people who order what drink?

4. What university did David attend after high school?

5. When Nic calls David after missing curfew and disappearing for a while, where is he?

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