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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. Who is the first patient that Kavi introduces Augusten to in Chapter 3?
(a) Big Bobby.
(b) Marion.
(c) Pregant Paul.
(d) Brian.

2. What promise does Greer make to Augusten in Chapter 2 after the global brand meeting?
(a) She will apologize to the clients for him.
(b) She will hide his drinking.
(c) She won't watch him die.
(d) She won't go down with him.

3. According to Augusten in Chapter 2, how long do his hangovers generally last?
(a) Until lunch.
(b) Until the end of work.
(c) He does not get hangovers.
(d) Until mid afternoon.

4. In Chapter 1, why does Augusten say he prefers the gin martinis in Cedar Tavern?
(a) They use extra olive brine.
(b) They chill the glasses.
(c) They use small olives.
(d) They use top shelf gin.

5. What is Pighead's response to Augusten's news of rehab?
(a) It won't work.
(b) It is a strange idea.
(c) It is a good idea.
(d) It should be longer than 30 days.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Augusten in Chapter 1, his childhood means he has problem with what?

3. At the end of Augusten's night of drinking in Chapter 1, what time is it?

4. Why does Greer become angry at Augusten at the meeting?

5. What immediate proof of Augusten's drinking problem does Elenor offer in Chapter 2?

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