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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 what does Augusten's mother fashion shoulder pads?
(a) Maxi-pads.
(b) Folded Kleenex.
(c) Paper towling.
(d) Balled toilet paper.

2. How is Augusten's father described?
(a) As comedic.
(b) As excitable.
(c) As aloof.
(d) As obese.

3. What is Augusten's reaction to the meeting with Neil Bookman?
(a) He is euphoric.
(b) He is saddened.
(c) He is apathetic.
(d) He is terrified.

4. At what ages does Dr. Finch believe people should begin to make their own decisions about life?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Twenty-one.
(d) Ten.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What career does Augusten aspire to at the age of 12?

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

3. What is Deirdre's reaction to Augusten when she comes to pick him up?

4. Where does Augusten confide to Hope that he would like to move?

5. What does Augusten want to take from the dump?

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