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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what does Greer feel she is getting second-hand from Augusten?

2. What immediate proof of Augusten's drinking problem does Elenor offer in Chapter 2?

3. When Hayden is staying at Augusten's apartment in Chapter 6, Augusten worries he will look at what?

4. Until what day is Augusten supposed to count his days?

5. What type of medicine did Augusten start sneaking at a young age?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Augusten's first interaction with Pighead.

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

4. What is Nan's story?

5. What is Augusten's immediate reaction to rehab in Chapter 3?

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

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

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

9. What is Rae's story?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Dry, Augusten Burroughs presents the character of Hayden as a mirror to himself. Write an essay about the concurrent trajectory of Hayden's sobriety. What essential characteristics do Hayden and Augusten have in common? What is similar about both of their first days at Proud Institute? How do they support each other in their first months of sobriety, and how do their relapses mirror each other?

Essay Topic 2

One of the counselors at Proud Institute warns Augusten that his life will have to reshape around him. She compares him to a puzzle piece that must have matching pieces to connect with. Write an essay about three components of Augusten's life and whether they reshape to match him:

Part 1) What kind of relationship do Jim and Augusten have before he attends Proud Institute? Discuss Jim's reaction to Augusten's news that he is going to rehab. What is their one interaction after Augusten is sober like? Does Jim reshape for a sober Augusten?

Part 2) What is Greer's attitude toward Augusten at the beginning of Dry, and how does it change after he returns from rehab? Describe the awkward interaction that marks their first meeting. How does Greer proceed to reshape her life for him?

Part 3) How is Augusten's relationship with Pighead different from his other relationships after rehab? To what extent does Augusten reshape himself to complement Pighead? Does this turn out to be destructive, productive, or ambiguous?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about the character of Greer, and how she emerges as a dynamic figure in Dry. Discuss how Augusten Burroughs initially portrays her. What components of her personality and appearance does he openly mock? Why does he resent her during his drinking days? Discuss how the awkwardness after his release from Proud Institute transforms into a deep friendship in which both parties grow to respect each other.

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