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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Augusten react to Natalie's suggestion about his career path?
(a) He is excited.
(b) He is apathetic.
(c) He is offended.
(d) He is angered.

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

5. After their first date, does Augusten go to Neil's home to view?
(a) His mosaics.
(b) His sculptures.
(c) His photographs.
(d) His paintings.

6. Who does Dr. Finch find sleeping in the small room connected to his office?
(a) Agnes.
(b) Hope.
(c) Augusten.
(d) Natalie.

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

8. In relationship with Dr. Finch, who is Kate?
(a) One of his daughters.
(b) One of his neighbors.
(c) One of the protestors to his practice.
(d) One of his patients.

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

10. What is the name of Dr. Finch's grandson?
(a) Piglet.
(b) Poo Bear.
(c) Rabbit.
(d) Eeyore.

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

12. What is Augusten's reaction to seeing his mother being intimate with someone in the kitchen?
(a) He is apathetic.
(b) He is elated.
(c) He is saddened.
(d) He is terrified.

13. Why does Augusten want to commit suicide?
(a) To make his mother miss him.
(b) To get the attention of Dr. Finch.
(c) To try to get on the news.
(d) To get out of school.

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

15. What does Kate give Augusten to study from?
(a) One of her scientific studies.
(b) One of her personal journals.
(c) One of her old research papers.
(d) One of her old textbooks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of accent does Augusten's mother have?

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

3. Why does Hope "Bible-dip"?

4. How old is Neil at the time of his sexual encounter with Augusten?

5. What does Augusten have the urge to do after Dr. Finch shakes his hand?

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