What is the best way to study for the private pilot written exam?

I'm attending an accelerated flight academy next month. I have about 30 days to study and p my written exam. The school sent me the Jeppesen kit which includes their test guide and question bank. My instructor told me to just memorize all the answers/questions in the book and p the test. They will teach me the "hows and whys" once I arrive and go through ground school. I started studying the book and I'm pretty good at memorizing. However, I heard that some questions are now completely different. The school insists if I memorize the book I'll be OK. They have a DVD video series as well included but it is so boring. Puts me to sleep every time I turn it on. I've checked out the "King School" interactive DVDs which look they could help even though they are kind of cheezy. I'd rather not spend $279+ shipping for the DVDs but will do what I need to at this point.