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My Time in a Bottle
Addiction
vocabulary
In Peace, Women Warriors Rank Low
100
What was the first task Mickey Mantle was given when he checked into the Betty Ford Clinic?
What is write a letter to his father.
100
The articles specifically mentions three types of addictions: eating, spending and __________________?
gambling
100
What is the opposite of being intoxicated?
What is: being sober
100
Which country is the story based on? Spell it!
What is Eritrea.
200
Mickey Mantle's father pitched batting practice to Mickey even when he was dog tired beause:
What is he wanted Mickey to become the player he himself hadn't.
200
What sorts of effects are cited by the reader as resulting when a person stops with a specific substance or behavior?
What are emotional and physiological effects.
200
If someone gets all choked up, they__________________
What is can't speak.
300
Why did Mickey Mantle see himself as a cartoon character?
What is because he always avoided serious topics.
300
What does the author believe to be the correlation between heredity and addiction?
What is there is a genetic inclination OR the specific behavior or addiction may be influenced by heredity OR the chances might increase if there is a history of addictive behaviour in your family.
300
When people get terrible news, they become __________
What is devestated.
400
What slogan did Mickey Mantle create for his donor awareness program? (exact words!)
What is 'Be a hero, be a donor.'
400
What is the last cause of addictive behavior the author cites?
What is anxious depression.
400
The opposite of dense is_____________________
What is sparse.
500
Was there anything controversial about Mickey Mantle's career?
What is 'no'
500
Why are addictive personalities not easily cured?
What is because recovery is a very complex process.
500
Death or injury resulting from combat is __________
What is a casualty.