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

2. What type of vermin is all over Augusten's apartment at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) Rats.
(b) Cockroaches.
(c) Fruit flies.
(d) Ants.

3. While in the karaoke bar, what does Augusten caution himself not to do?
(a) Wet himself.
(b) Kiss Jim.
(c) Mix clear and dark liquors.
(d) Forget to set an alarm.

4. At the end of Chapter 6, whom does Augusten suspect he has feelings for rather than Foster?
(a) Rick.
(b) Jim.
(c) Pighead.
(d) Hayden.

5. In Chapter 2, how do the Faberge clients react to Greer and Augusten drinking at lunch?
(a) They laugh and order sodas.
(b) They whisper amongst themselves.
(c) They walk out.
(d) They order beers.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the karaoke bar in Chapter 1, what television show's theme does Augusten sing?

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

3. Why does Augusten pretend to be asleep on Friday night when Hayden talks to him in Chapter 6?

4. According to Augusten at the beginning of DRY, he is good at giving clients what?

5. How does Hayden first get in touch with Augusten about getting together in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Hayden's first day at Proud Institute.

2. What is Rae's story?

3. Why does Augusten agree to go to rehab in Chapter 2?

4. What is unusual about Augusten Burroughs' childhood?

5. What post-Proud plan does Rae lay out for Augusten in Chapter 4?

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

7. Why does Augusten like the Cedar Tavern?

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

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

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

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