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Augusten Burroughs
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Running with Scissors Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What instrument does Dr. Finch play during the family parade?
(a) Kazoo.
(b) Spoons.
(c) Jug.
(d) Banjo.

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is interesting about the clothing that Augusten's roommate in the mental ward wears?
(a) He dresses for the wrong weather seasons.
(b) He dresses as a young boy.
(c) He dresses as a woman.
(d) He doesn't wear clothes.

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

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

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

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

13. To whom does Augusten admit his homosexuality?
(a) Natalie.
(b) Agnes.
(c) Dr. Finch.
(d) Hope.

14. What does Augusten believe that the city he hopes to move to represents?
(a) Fashion.
(b) Glamour.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Freedom.

15. What does Augusten admit to imitating?
(a) His mother's speech.
(b) His mother's stride.
(c) His mother's laugh.
(d) His mother's dress.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What word does Hope come across during her Bible-dip telling Augusten whether or not he should move?

3. In relationship with Dr. Finch, who is Kate?

4. Who does Hope take to visit Augusten after Augusten admits to his homosexuality?

5. What type of professor is Norman Burroughs?

(see the answer keys)

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