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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. Into what does Deirdre recite her poetry?
(a) A hairbrush.
(b) A television remote control.
(c) An unplugged microphone.
(d) A tape recorder.

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

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

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

5. What is Deirdre's reaction to Augusten when she comes to pick him up?
(a) She is apathetic to him.
(b) She is terrified of him.
(c) She is overcome with happiness.
(d) She is overwhelmed with guilt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument does Dr. Finch play during the family parade?

2. At the beginning of the book, what is Augusten's mother getting dressed to attend?

3. How does Augusten feel after the sexual encounter with Neil?

4. Why does Hope say she isn't married yet?

5. What does Kate give Augusten to study from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Augusten do while he is skipping school, and what is Dr. Finch's reaction?

2. Who is Joranne, and what is her condition when Augusten meets her?

3. What is Augusten uncomfortable at school, and what does he do about it?

4. What does Augusten walk in on when he visits his mother while he is skipping school?

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

6. What happens when Poo Bear walks in on the kids playing with the electroshock machine?

7. How does Hope respond to Augusten's desire to move to New York City?

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

9. What is "Bible-dipping'?

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

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