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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. With whom do Deirdre's fights typically become physical?
(a) Dr. Finch.
(b) Norman.
(c) Augusten.
(d) Natalie.

2. What is the reaction of Vicky and Natalie to what has happened under the grand piano?
(a) They cheer.
(b) They don't notice.
(c) They cry.
(d) They scream.

3. Who does Dr. Finch find sleeping in the small room connected to his office?
(a) Agnes.
(b) Hope.
(c) Natalie.
(d) Augusten.

4. On a scale of 1-10, how does Augusten rate his fight with Hope and Natalie?
(a) 3.0
(b) 7.5
(c) 6.0
(d) 4.5

5. Why do the Burroughs begin to see Dr. Finch?
(a) For Deirdre's psychotic episodes.
(b) For Norman's alcoholism.
(c) For marital counseling.
(d) For Augusten's school struggles.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the book, what is Augusten's mother getting dressed to attend?

2. Who does Hope take to visit Augusten after Augusten admits to his homosexuality?

3. Why does Hope "Bible-dip"?

4. At what ages does Dr. Finch believe people should begin to make their own decisions about life?

5. What is Augusten watching his mother do in the opening of the novel?

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