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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Near the end of Chapter 7, why does Augusten arrive late to group?
(a) He stops for a dirnk in a bar.
(b) He helps an old man to his apartment.
(c) He oversleeps.
(d) He kisses Foster.

2. In Chapter 8, what does Pighead say he wishes he could change in his life?
(a) Realizing earlier how much he loved Augusten.
(b) Never moving to New York.
(c) Refusing to meet Augusten for dinner.
(d) Never having unprotected sex.

3. In Chapter 12, why are the doctors no longer trying to determine what is specifically afflicting Pighead?
(a) He is refusing tests.
(b) His insurance has stopped paying.
(c) They are out of tests.
(d) His body has begun shutting down.

4. In Chapter 13, Greer calls Augusten with news they have to do what?
(a) Run interference on the Wirksam clients.
(b) Pitch a new client.
(c) Re-edit a commercial.
(d) Recast a print ad.

5. What happens when Augusten confronts Foster at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) They both get drunk.
(b) They sleep together.
(c) Foster punches him.
(d) Augusten cannot do it.

6. What item in Chapter 8 does Augusten think Rick has placed in his office?
(a) A large bottle of Valium.
(b) A party supplies catalogue.
(c) A large vodka ad.
(d) A bottle of gin.

7. In Chapter 11, Foster is staying with Augusten until when?
(a) He leaves for rehab.
(b) He gets a job.
(c) He finds a new apartment.
(d) Christmas.

8. In Chapter 9, Hayden tells Augusten that Foster is becoming a what?
(a) Support.
(b) Addict.
(c) Distraction.
(d) Drug.

9. In Chapter 9, Augusten realizes he bought what when he was drunk?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Prostitutes.
(c) Condiments.
(d) Furniture.

10. What ailment does Augusten's mother still suffer from?
(a) A peptic ulcer.
(b) An embolism.
(c) A stroke.
(d) A pinched nerve.

11. In Chapter 10, why does the Nazi prove a bad dinner conversationalist?
(a) He only talks business.
(b) He does not speak English.
(c) He is too esoteric.
(d) He gets drunk quickly.

12. Who does Augusten tell at the beginning of Chapter 8 that he has almost slept with Foster?
(a) Greer.
(b) Pighead.
(c) Hayden.
(d) Wendy.

13. How close to taking a drink does Hayden get in Chapter 9?
(a) He bought a bottle of mouthwash.
(b) He nearly walked into a bar.
(c) He ordered one at a bar.
(d) He bought a pint of vodka.

14. What do Hayden and Augusten see their last night together?
(a) A Chelsea gallery opening.
(b) An action movie.
(c) A Wagner concert.
(d) A Broadway musical.

15. In Chapter 8, to what state does Augusten travel with Foster.
(a) Connecticut.
(b) Maine.
(c) Pennsylvania.
(d) Virginia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What offer does Augusten make to the ailing Pighead in the beginning of Chapter 7?

2. What news does Augusten get during a conference at the end of Chapter 10?

3. What role for Pighead does Augusten take over in Chapter 12?

4. What symptom has returned to Pighead in Chapter 11?

5. In Chapter 7, who does Augusten begin to suspect is putting alcohol related items in his office?

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