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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what example from her own life does Rae use of as a consequence of addiction?
(a) Her abusive relationship.
(b) The loss of her children.
(c) The death of her cat.
(d) Her homelessness.

2. In chapter 4, what personal reaction to reading his letter in group surprises Augusten?
(a) He cannot speak.
(b) He cries.
(c) His shaking stops.
(d) He laughs.

3. With what statement does everyone have to answer his/her affirmation?
(a) I am an alchoholic.
(b) Amen.
(c) I am somebody.
(d) So work it.

4. How old is Augusten at the beginning of DRY?
(a) 16.
(b) 24.
(c) 32.
(d) 45.

5. What does Augusten do with the one full bottle of Dewars in his apartment?
(a) He flushes it in the toilet.
(b) He gives it to a neighbor.
(c) He throws it in the garbage.
(d) He pours it in his kitchen sink.

6. What line of work is Augusten in in New York?
(a) Finance.
(b) Theatre.
(c) Publishing.
(d) Advertising.

7. According to Augusten in Chapter 1, his childhood means he has problem with what?
(a) Commitment.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Responsibility.
(d) Asians.

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

9. How many days a week does Rae recommend Augusten have therapy after leaving Proud Institute?
(a) 4.
(b) 7.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

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

11. In Chapter 6, what does Greer feel she is getting second-hand from Augusten?
(a) Neuroses.
(b) A healthier diet.
(c) Alcoholic tendencies.
(d) Inspirational advice.

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

13. Which of the following characters has not left a message on Augusten's machine in Chapter 5?
(a) Pighead.
(b) Greer.
(c) Jim.
(d) Elenor.

14. At what age did Augusten land his job in New York?
(a) 25.
(b) 12.
(c) 19.
(d) 30.

15. At what museum does Augusten need to meet his Faberge clients in the morning?
(a) The Guggenheim.
(b) The Frick Collection.
(c) The Metropolitan Museum.
(d) MOMA.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gifts is Augusten given at his first Affirmations in Chapter 3?

2. How does Jim describe Augusten's work in Chapter 1?

3. What does Augusten use to freshen his newly cleaned apartment in Chapter 5?

4. What actor does Augusten lie to Greer about being in rehab with him?

5. With whom did Augusten's mother leave him at age thirteen?

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