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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. What does Augusten play with while his mother is in therapy?
(a) An electroshock machine.
(b) Velcro restraints.
(c) A padded wall.
(d) A lobotomy machine.

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

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

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

7. How much money does Augusten borrow from his mother before he leaves her house in Chapter 7?
(a) Twenty dollars.
(b) One hundred dollars.
(c) Fifty dollars.
(d) Five dollars.

8. Who is Troy?
(a) Augusten's friend.
(b) Augusten's lover.
(c) Augusten's cousin.
(d) Augusten's brother.

9. Which of these events do NOT occur when Augusten is skipping school?
(a) Augusten writes in his journal.
(b) Augusten goes shopping.
(c) Augusten plays chess.
(d) Augusten goes to see movies.

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

11. 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

12. What verbally abusive name does Augusten call Neil Bookman after their sexual encounter?
(a) A pig.
(b) A chicken.
(c) A dog.
(d) A cow.

13. Why does Augusten feel the need to comfort himself?
(a) Because his family life is stressful.
(b) Because he is doing poorly in school.
(c) Because he is confused about his spirituality.
(d) Because he is being bullied by neighborhood children.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom do Deirdre's fights typically become physical?

2. What does Augusten collect as a form of comfort?

3. Why do the Burroughs begin to see Dr. Finch?

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

5. What is Augusten's mother's name?

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