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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12: The 7 & ? Inch Disaster.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Augusten's mother's name?
(a) Dolores.
(b) Donna.
(c) Deidre.
(d) Diamond.

3. What word does Hope come across during her Bible-dip telling Augusten whether or not he should move?
(a) "Love".
(b) "Greed".
(c) "Fear".
(d) "Strength".

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Finch say that he hopes to remove from sexuality?

2. Why does Augusten feel the need to comfort himself?

3. Where does Troy live?

4. How old was Natalie's boyfriend, Terrence Maxwell, when she moved in with him at the age of 13?

5. With what does Augusten's mother fashion shoulder pads?

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