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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10: The Joy of Sex (Preteen Edition).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Augusten observe being intimate with his mother in the kitchen?
(a) Neil Bookman.
(b) Mr. Stewart.
(c) Dr. Finch.
(d) Fern Stewart.

2. What is Augusten's mother always immersed in?
(a) Her work.
(b) Her son.
(c) Her marriage.
(d) Her housework.

3. What color is the Finch's house painted?
(a) Pink.
(b) Orange.
(c) Purple.
(d) Black.

4. At the beginning of the book, what is Augusten's mother getting dressed to attend?
(a) A poetry reading.
(b) An art gallery opening.
(c) A singer-songwriter concert.
(d) A socialite dinner.

5. What bad habit does Augusten pick up, replacing his obsession with jewelry?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Spitting.
(c) Smoking.
(d) Chewing tobacco.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument does Dr. Finch play during the family parade?

2. How old is Neil at the time of his sexual encounter with Augusten?

3. Who is Troy?

4. What day does the Finch family celebrate with a parade?

5. To whom does Augusten admit his homosexuality?

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