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1. What is Augusten's mother's name?

Deidre.

2. What is Augusten watching his mother do in the opening of the novel?

Dress.

3. What does Augusten admit to imitating?

His mother's dress.

4. Why does Augusten feel the need to comfort himself?

Because his family life is stressful.

5. What does Augusten collect as a form of comfort?

Shiny objects.

6. How is Augusten's father described?

As aloof.

7. What is Augusten's mother always immersed in?

Her work.

8. Who does Augusten have an unnatural admiration for?

His mother.

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