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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Augusten visits the band that Troy works for, what is the band doing when he spies on them?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Dressing.
(c) Rehearsing.
(d) Drinking.

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

3. What career path does Natalie encourage Augusten to pursue?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Writing.
(c) Cosmetology.
(d) Athletics.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Augusten first meets her, what is Joranne weeping about?

2. What is the reaction of Vicky and Natalie to what has happened under the grand piano?

3. Who is Joranne?

4. In what way does Neil Bookman use Augusten's bottle of Queen Helene Cholesterol hair gel?

5. Why does Hope "Bible-dip"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Augusten cope with the stress at home?

2. How does Augusten get out of school after he is discouraged by another classmate?

3. How does the reunification between Augusten and his mother go?

4. How does Dr. Finch treat Augusten and his sexuality?

5. What does Augusten become obsessed with, relating to his future employment aspirations?

6. How does Agnes respond to Dr. Finch's mistresses?

7. Why does Dr. Finch believe that he is in communication with God?

8. What is Augusten's reaction to meeting Kate Finch?

9. How does Augusten describe his parents at the opening of the novel?

10. Why is there a giant hole in the Finch's kitchen ceiling?

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