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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What actor does Augusten lie to Greer about being in rehab with him?
(a) Charlie Sheen.
(b) Christian Slater.
(c) Robert Downey, Jr.
(d) Mel Gibson.

3. Until what day is Augusten supposed to count his days?
(a) Day 120.
(b) Day 60.
(c) Day 90.
(d) Day 30.

4. 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) Her homelessness.
(d) The death of her cat.

5. According to Augusten at the beginning of DRY, he is good at giving clients what?
(a) False expectations.
(b) A reason to return.
(c) Exactly what they want.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of accent did Augusten attempt when first speaking to Pighead on the phone?

2. Along with Greer, Elenor, and Rick, who is present at Augusten's professional intervention in Chapter 2?

3. What promise does Greer make to Augusten in Chapter 2 after the global brand meeting?

4. In Chapter 1, why does Augusten say he prefers the gin martinis in Cedar Tavern?

5. When does Augusten arrive at the museum in relation to the time of the meeting in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Greer changing for Augusten in Chapter 6?

2. How did Augusten Burroughs find his way to New York?

3. What happens at the global brand meeting in Chapter 2?

4. Why does Augusten like the Cedar Tavern?

5. What does Augusten find when he returns to his apartment at the beginning of Chapter 5?

6. What is Rae's story?

7. Describe Pighead's relationship with Augusten.

8. How does Augusten become acclimated to Proud Institute in Chapter 3?

9. How do Hayden and Augusten find each other again in Chapter 6?

10. What are the rules governing group?

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