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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. With whom do Deirdre's fights typically become physical?
(a) Dr. Finch.
(b) Augusten.
(c) Natalie.
(d) Norman.

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

4. What type of accent does Augusten's mother have?
(a) A Brooklyn accent.
(b) A Southern accent.
(c) A British accent.
(d) A Canadian accent.

5. What is Dr. Finch's reaction to the sleeping person in the room connected to his office?
(a) He is apathetic.
(b) He is furious.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is amused.

6. Through what does Dr. Finch believe that he is communicating with God?
(a) His bowel movements.
(b) The way that the toilet paper floats in the toilet water.
(c) The shape of his stream of urine.
(d) The dirty streaks in the toilet bowl.

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

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

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

10. Where does Troy live?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Seattle.
(c) Detroit.
(d) New York City.

11. Where, in the small room connected to Dr. Finch's office, is that sleeping person lying?
(a) Leaning against the wall.
(b) On the electroshock table.
(c) On the floor.
(d) On the couch.

12. Whose idea is it for Augusten to fake a suicide?
(a) Deirdre's.
(b) Dr. Finch's.
(c) Neil Bookman's.
(d) Hope's.

13. What career does Augusten aspire to at the age of 12?
(a) An athlete.
(b) A scientist.
(c) An actor.
(d) A mechanic.

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

15. Who takes Augusten to meet Joranne?
(a) Dr. Finch.
(b) Agnes.
(c) Hope.
(d) Natalie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Joranne?

2. Who does Augusten observe being intimate with his mother in the kitchen?

3. What rock band does Troy work for?

4. What does Dr. Finch encourage his family to do to promote mental health?

5. What part of Joanne's body is red and cracked?

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