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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 caveat does Augusten's therapy group make regarding its approval of Hayden staying with Augusten?

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

3. What are Hayden's addictions?

4. With what statement does everyone have to answer his/her affirmation?

5. When does Augusten arrive in relation to the global brand meeting in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Pighead deteriorate in Chapter 6?

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

3. Why does Augusten insist he cannot stay out late in Chapter 1, and how late does he stay out?

4. What are the rules governing group?

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

6. In Chapter 5, what has changed in Augusten's office since he left for rehab?

7. Why does Hayden become concerned about Augusten in Chapter 6?

8. Describe the confrontation between Greer and Augusten in Chapter 2.

9. How do Augusten and Pighead first meet?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

For Augusten Burroughs, the willingness to accept the love of another person, and to give love in return, is an ambiguous choice. Indeed, there are only two individuals that Augusten lets into his heart, as it were. Write about each of these individuals. Why is it initially impossible to form a real healthy relationship? How does sexuality prove intensely destructive to both men and Augusten? Why does Augusten part ways with each?

Part 1) Pighead

Part 2) Foster

Essay Topic 2

At the beginning of the novel, Augusten Burroughs is clearly an advertising prodigy. Write an essay in which you discuss how Augusten made his way in New York's advertising world. How old was he when he was hired, and what kind of early success did he have? Discuss how this image of a young prodigy was instrumental in his developing an unchecked addiction? How was someone like Greer an enabler in this respect?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about the mystery in Dry surrounding the anonymous terrorizing Augusten faces at work. Discuss each of the little acts of alcohol-related vandalism perpetrated against the protagonist, and the difficulties each causes for him. Why does Augusten initially suspect himself of these acts? Who eventually emerges as the perpetrator? What is the eventual fallout?

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