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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. Why does Augusten think the girl Jim is eying in Chapter 1 is not his type?
(a) She is drinking coffee.
(b) She is wearing a Shakira tee.
(c) She is half his age.
(d) She is white.

2. When does Augusten arrive at the museum in relation to the time of the meeting in Chapter 2?
(a) He is slightly late.
(b) He is slightly early.
(c) He misses the meeting entirely.
(d) He is right on time.

3. What actor does Augusten lie to Greer about being in rehab with him?
(a) Robert Downey, Jr.
(b) Christian Slater.
(c) Charlie Sheen.
(d) Mel Gibson.

4. What is Kavi addicted to in addition to cocaine?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Sex.
(c) Heroin.
(d) Alcohol.

5. In their one-on-one therapy in Chapter 4, Rae compares Augusten's new life to what?
(a) A wildfire.
(b) A football game.
(c) A new house.
(d) A puzzle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jim describe Augusten's work in Chapter 1?

2. What action does the crying WASP in Chapter 3 regret aloud?

3. What issue is Foster having with his boyfriend when he appears at the end of Chapter 5?

4. What is Brian's profession?

5. Which of the following characters has not left a message on Augusten's machine in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Rae's story?

2. Why does Hayden become concerned about Augusten in Chapter 6?

3. Describe the confrontation between Greer and Augusten in Chapter 2.

4. How does Augusten meet Foster in Chapter 5?

5. Why does Augusten agree to go to rehab in Chapter 2?

6. How is Greer changing for Augusten in Chapter 6?

7. How do the Faberge clients regard Augusten in Chapter 2?

8. How does Augusten begin to realize that he drinks more than other people in Chapter 3?

9. What terrible details of his profession does Jim tell Augusten in Chapter 1?

10. In Chapter 5, what has changed in Augusten's office since he left for rehab?

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