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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whose help does Augusten bash a giant hole in the kitchen ceiling?
(a) Agnes'
(b) Neil Bookman's.
(c) Natalie's.
(d) Hope's.

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

3. What sport did Terrence Maxwell play semi-professionally?
(a) Badminton.
(b) Bowling.
(c) Tennis.
(d) Lacrosse.

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

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

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

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

8. Where does Augusten confide to Hope that he would like to move?
(a) Boston.
(b) Seattle.
(c) New York City.
(d) Chicago.

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

10. Where will Deirdre be staying while Augusten is at Dr. Finch's?
(a) In a motel.
(b) At her mother's.
(c) In her home.
(d) On the streets.

11. What career path does Natalie encourage Augusten to pursue?
(a) Cosmetology.
(b) Writing.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Athletics.

12. How does Augusten fake his suicide?
(a) Hanging.
(b) Gun shot.
(c) Asphyxiation.
(d) Overdose.

13. What does Augusten have the urge to do after Dr. Finch shakes his hand?
(a) Never return to the office.
(b) Punch Dr. Finch.
(c) Hug Dr. Finch.
(d) Wash his hands.

14. When Augusten visits the band that Troy works for, what is the band doing when he spies on them?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Rehearsing.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Dressing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Augusten confess that he has felt gay for?

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

3. What professions does Augusten associate with mental illness?

4. What day does the Finch family celebrate with a parade?

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

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