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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Deirdre's reaction to Augusten when she comes to pick him up?
(a) She is apathetic to him.
(b) She is terrified of him.
(c) She is overcome with happiness.
(d) She is overwhelmed with guilt.

2. What does Agnes begin to do compulsively as a means of coping with her husband's antics?
(a) Sweep.
(b) Mop.
(c) Wash laundry.
(d) Dust.

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

4. Why does Hope "Bible-dip"?
(a) To answer her questions.
(b) To deepen her spirituality.
(c) To broaden her vocabulary.
(d) To clean the pages of the Bible.

5. Who is the only family member that is supportive of Dr. Finch's new communication?
(a) Hope.
(b) Natalie.
(c) Augusten.
(d) Agnes.

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

7. Where does Natalie hope to go to college?
(a) Smith College.
(b) Boston University.
(c) Yale University.
(d) Community College.

8. What does Dr. Finch encourage his family to do to promote mental health?
(a) Fight.
(b) Write.
(c) Pray.
(d) Exercise.

9. How much money did Natalie receive from Terrance Maxwell after taking him to court?
(a) 75 thousand dollars.
(b) Nothing.
(c) 100 thousand dollars.
(d) 10 thousand dollars.

10. Which of these events do NOT occur when Augusten is skipping school?
(a) Augusten goes to see movies.
(b) Augusten plays chess.
(c) Augusten writes in his journal.
(d) Augusten goes shopping.

11. What verbally abusive name does Augusten call Neil Bookman after their sexual encounter?
(a) A chicken.
(b) A pig.
(c) A cow.
(d) A dog.

12. From where does Augusten steal the window for the kitchen skylight?
(a) From Neil Bookman's garage.
(b) From his bedroom.
(c) From the pantry.
(d) From the neighbor's house.

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

14. Who does Augusten think that Dr. Finch resembles?
(a) A leprechaun.
(b) Santa Clause.
(c) Mr. Peanut.
(d) His father.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. With whose help does Augusten bash a giant hole in the kitchen ceiling?

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

5. Where, in the small room connected to Dr. Finch's office, is that sleeping person lying?

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