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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. During his intake in Chapter 3, why does Augusten lie about the reason he left the airport?
(a) He does not want to get an employee in trouble.
(b) He cannot remember how he arrived.
(c) He wants to seem self-sufficient.
(d) He sometimes lies for no reason.

2. In chapter 4, Augusten says he opened his phone sex line conversations by asking men their preferred brand of what?
(a) Condom.
(b) Peanutbutter.
(c) Scotch.
(d) Toothpaste.

3. What did Rae do after she left her doctor husband?
(a) She became a prostitute.
(b) She went to night school.
(c) She moved in with her parents.
(d) She became a social worker.

4. How does Hayden first get in touch with Augusten about getting together in Chapter 6?
(a) He calls from Port Authority.
(b) He shows up at Augusten's work.
(c) He calls from rehab.
(d) He shows up at Augusten's door.

5. As of Chapter 5, what is the state of the Faberge account?
(a) They are still considering Augusten's agency.
(b) They went with another agency.
(c) They are now a signed client.
(d) They are not releasing a new line.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which animals does Augusten watch having sex on the Discovery Channel near the end of Chapter 5?

3. What is Kavi addicted to in addition to cocaine?

4. In Chapter 5, what news impelled the the woman speaking at AA to seek help with her alcoholism?

5. What was different about Augusten's day-to-day childhood?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is unusual about Augusten Burroughs' childhood?

2. How does Augusten dispose of his one full bottle of Dewar's in Chapter 5?

3. Describe Pighead's relationship with Augusten.

4. Why does Augusten take a cab to rehab in Chapter 3?

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

6. What are the rules governing group?

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

8. How are Pighead and Augusten unable to connect romantically?

9. How do the Faberge clients regard Augusten in Chapter 2?

10. Who is Jim and how does he know Augusten?

(see the answer keys)

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