Name:_______________________________
“Quitters Inc.”
by Stephen King
Before reading
1. Have you (or someone close to you) had to give up something you really enjoyed?
(Examples may be soda, candy, cell phone, video games, etc.) If yes, what difficulties did
you face while trying to give it up? If no, what difficulties do you think you would have
if you DID have to give up something you really enjoyed?
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2. Have you ever known anyone who had to give up an addictive substance such as caffeine,
tobacco, alcohol, or drugs (prescription or otherwise)? What difficulties did they face?
OR (if you don’t know anyone who had to give anything up) what difficulties do you think
someone who is trying to quit might have?
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Name:_______________________________
“Quitters Inc.”
by Stephen King
3. What would you do to cure yourself of a bad habit? _______________________________
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