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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Deirdre react to Augusten's relationship with Neil Bookman?
(a) She is apathetic to it.
(b) She is disgusted by it.
(c) She supports it.
(d) She is outraged by it.

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

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

4. Who is Jeff?
(a) Dr. Finch's neighbor.
(b) Dr. Finch's son.
(c) Dr. Finch's patient.
(d) Dr. Finch's mistress.

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

6. Why does Hope say she isn't married yet?
(a) Because her father has told her no one will want her.
(b) Because her father has banned her from dating.
(c) Because she hasn't found anyone as perfect as her father.
(d) Because she doesn't want a marriage like her parents'.

7. What part of the house do the Burroughs have to empty of garbage?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The garage.
(c) The bathroom.
(d) The attic.

8. When Augusten first meets her, what is Joranne weeping about?
(a) A dirty knife.
(b) A dirty spoon.
(c) A dirty fork.
(d) A dirty plate.

9. How many mistresses does Dr. Finch openly see?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

10. What does Augusten want to take from the dump?
(a) A silver serving tray.
(b) An aluminum folding chair.
(c) A metal hubcap.
(d) A chrome table.

11. Why does Augusten feel the need to comfort himself?
(a) Because he is confused about his spirituality.
(b) Because he is doing poorly in school.
(c) Because his family life is stressful.
(d) Because he is being bullied by neighborhood children.

12. Who does Augusten regret that he cannot tell group therapy about?
(a) Natalie Finch.
(b) Neil Bookman.
(c) Deirdre Burroughs.
(d) Dr. Finch.

13. Who does Augusten have an unnatural admiration for?
(a) His mother.
(b) His teacher.
(c) Himself.
(d) His father.

14. How old was Natalie's boyfriend, Terrence Maxwell, when she moved in with him at the age of 13?
(a) 21.
(b) 41.
(c) 51.
(d) 31.

15. What does Augusten collect as a form of comfort?
(a) Stuffed animals.
(b) Dead butterflies.
(c) Shiny objects.
(d) Stamps.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How is Augusten's father described?

4. Which of these events do NOT occur when Augusten is skipping school?

5. Who is Dr. Finch's secretary?

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