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

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

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

4. What rock band does Troy work for?
(a) The Rolling Stones.
(b) KISS.
(c) AC/DC
(d) The Police.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Deirdre dream of one day being published?

2. What does Kate give Augusten to study from?

3. To whom does Augusten admit his homosexuality?

4. How old was Natalie's boyfriend, Terrence Maxwell, when she moved in with him at the age of 13?

5. How does Deirdre react to Augusten's relationship with Neil Bookman?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens in the event leading up to the Burroughs starting marital counseling?

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

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

5. What is Augusten expecting of the Finch's home, and what does he find?

6. What is Augusten looking forward to doing after his mother leaves for the poetry reading?

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

8. What happens in the scene in which Augusten's mother is dressing for the poetry reading?

9. What is "Bible-dipping'?

10. Why does Augusten view Troy's autism as a positive element in his life?

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