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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, Hitting Bottom, (pg 212-241).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Knapp feel as she loses weight?
(a) She feels more insecure than ever.
(b) She feels superior to heavier women.
(c) She feels invisible to everyone.
(d) She feels safe from men's desire.

2. How does Knapp think Julian saw her?
(a) As a failure in everything but drinking.
(b) As a competent career woman.
(c) As a funny and sophisticated woman.
(d) As a desperate, fragile creature.

3. What role did drinking play in Knapp's relationship with David?
(a) It helped them reach intimacy.
(b) It was a threat they defended themselves against.
(c) It helped them to be accepted by their families.
(d) It covered over all their insecurities and fears.

4. Where does Knapp write her column?
(a) The Village Voice.
(b) The New Yorker.
(c) The L. A. Times.
(d) The Boston Phoenix.

5. Who did Knapp almost hurt, making her want to stop drinking?
(a) An innocent stranger.
(b) Her friend's children.
(c) Herself.
(d) Her parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did drinking make Knapp feel?

2. How much does Michael drink?

3. What was Knapp like in her professional life?

4. How would Knapp make it through an evening with her boyfriend?

5. What occasion led Knapp to drink for the first time?

(see the answer key)

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