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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Knapp's logic about drinking?
(a) It wasn't hurting anyone but herself.
(b) It was a good form of revenge against her family and the world.
(c) She was an alcoholic and couldn't help herself.
(d) Nothing bad happened, so why stop?

2. What do Julian and Knapp do together as they get to know each other?
(a) Drink together.
(b) Take long hikes.
(c) Read in bed.
(d) Go to AA meetings.

3. What does Knapp do when Julian throws her out?
(a) Moves to New Orleans.
(b) Moves to Boston.
(c) Lives on the street for a little while.
(d) Gets an apartment close to his.

4. How did Janet act when she went to college?
(a) She could never cope unless she was drinking.
(b) She was constantly insecure.
(c) She went crazy, over-eating and over-drinking.
(d) She studied hard, but drank to keep the pressure off.

5. How does Knapp feel at her sister's wedding?
(a) Optimistic that now she will get married as well.
(b) World-weary and disgusted with marriage.
(c) Aloof from the whole event, which seems unreal.
(d) Happy for her sister and miserable for herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tess handle her physical situation?

2. How do the percentages look for someone who has become an alcoholic?

3. What chemical does the brain release under the influence of alcohol?

4. What does Knapp's father confess to her while he is dying?

5. What frightens Knapp at rehab?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Knapp see herself as similar to Tess?

2. How does Knapp say drinking skews a person's views?

3. What happened when Knapp took the quiz administered by the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence?

4. What does Knapp say AA does for her?

5. What does Knapp think when she arrives at the AA meeting?

6. What happened the last time Julian attempted to kick Knapp out?

7. How do drinking and anorexia make Knapp feel?

8. What was Julian's effect on Knapp's identity?

9. What was Knapp's relationship with Julian like in the beginning?

10. What does Knapp say life is like for drinkers who quit?

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