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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. In what Manhattan neighborhood did Augusten live when he first moved to New York City?
(a) Battery Park City.
(b) Upper West Side.
(c) Chelsea.
(d) West Village.

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

3. In Chapter 3, Augusten compares Big Bobby to the protagonist of what modern novel?
(a) Everything is Illuminated.
(b) White Noise.
(c) Infinite Jest.
(d) A Confederacy of Dunces.

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

5. Which of the following characters is not in group with Augusten in Chapter 3?
(a) Marion.
(b) Brian.
(c) Dale.
(d) Hayden.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his fantasy of what the Institute will look like, what clinical allowance does Augusten make in Chapter 3?

2. In their one-on-one therapy in Chapter 4, Rae compares Augusten's new life to what?

3. What is Brian's profession?

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

5. In what state is the Proud Institute located?

(see the answer key)

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