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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On a scale of 1-10, how does Augusten rate his fight with Hope and Natalie?

2. Where will Deirdre be staying while Augusten is at Dr. Finch's?

3. What is Augusten's reaction to meeting Joranne?

4. What does Augusten want to take from the dump?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does the Finch family celebrate "World Father's Day"?

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

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

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

9. Why does Hope bring Augusten to meet Neil?

10. What conversation does Natalie and Augusten get into about his possible career goals?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Augusten first meets the Finch sisters, he is afraid of them. Explain the way that Augusten views the Finch sisters in the beginning of the novel, and then explain the way that his relationship with them changes as the memoir progresses.

Essay Topic 2

The cleanliness of the Finch household and its inhabitants was often called into question by Augusten.

Part 1.) Give three examples of the dilapidation of the house and the uncleanliness inside.

Part 2.) Explain why you think the Finch family should, or should not have been expected to do better, given Dr. Finch's profession.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout most of Augusten's life, Dierdre is in tumultuous and unhealthy relationships.

Part 1.) Give examples of three relationships that Deirdre was in during Augusten's childhood and explain why they were unhealthy.

Part 2.) Explain the way that each of these relationships had a larger effect on Augusten's life and perception of love.

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