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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Alcoholism for Beginners.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of accent did Augusten attempt when first speaking to Pighead on the phone?
(a) British.
(b) Louisiana.
(c) French.
(d) Indian.

2. What personal improvement does Augusten look forward to as he flies to Proud Institute in Chapter 3?
(a) Losing his gut.
(b) Getting a tan.
(c) Improving his sexual stamina.
(d) Waking up without hangovers.

3. How does Hayden respond to being given the stuffed animals at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) He laughs uncontrollably.
(b) He storms out of Affirmations.
(c) He sits impassively.
(d) He breaks down crying.

4. What did Rae do after she left her doctor husband?
(a) She went to night school.
(b) She moved in with her parents.
(c) She became a prostitute.
(d) She became a social worker.

5. In Chapter 2, how do the Faberge clients react to Greer and Augusten drinking at lunch?
(a) They order beers.
(b) They whisper amongst themselves.
(c) They walk out.
(d) They laugh and order sodas.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, why does Greer order Augusten to order an alcoholic drink at lunch?

2. What trace substance does Augusten worry is on his baggage when he is in the airport in Chapter 3?

3. In Chapter 1, what does Jim say he used to reattach a head on a decapitated body?

4. In what periodical did Augusten find the ad for the phone sex line where he met Pighead?

5. In what Manhattan neighborhood did Augusten live when he first moved to New York City?

(see the answer key)

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