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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What bad habit does Augusten pick up, replacing his obsession with jewelry?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Smoking.
(c) Chewing tobacco.
(d) Spitting.

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

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

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

7. What is the reaction of Vicky and Natalie to what has happened under the grand piano?
(a) They cry.
(b) They don't notice.
(c) They cheer.
(d) They scream.

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

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

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

11. 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.

12. Where does Natalie hope to go to college?
(a) Community College.
(b) Smith College.
(c) Yale University.
(d) Boston University.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Finch's grandson do under the grand piano?

2. Who does Augusten have an unnatural admiration for?

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

4. How does Augusten fake his suicide?

5. What keeps Augusten from wanting to attend classes?

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