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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. What is Augusten watching his mother do in the opening of the novel?
(a) Dress.
(b) Shop.
(c) Exercise.
(d) Cook.

2. To whom does Augusten admit his homosexuality?
(a) Natalie.
(b) Agnes.
(c) Hope.
(d) Dr. Finch.

3. What is the name of Dr. Finch's grandson?
(a) Rabbit.
(b) Eeyore.
(c) Piglet.
(d) Poo Bear.

4. What does Dr. Finch say that he hopes to remove from sexuality?
(a) Promiscuity.
(b) Sex.
(c) Shame.
(d) Love.

5. What does Augusten admit to imitating?
(a) His mother's speech.
(b) His mother's laugh.
(c) His mother's stride.
(d) His mother's dress.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hope "Bible-dip"?

2. How is Augusten's father described?

3. What is Augusten's reaction to seeing his mother being intimate with someone in the kitchen?

4. What word does Hope come across during her Bible-dip telling Augusten whether or not he should move?

5. What is the name of the town in which the Burroughs family lives?

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