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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. What personal news does Hayden give Augusten in Chapter 9?

2. Who leaves a message on Augusten's machine in Chapter 14?

3. Why does an actress pass out on the commercial set?

4. When Augusten visits Pighead at the end of Chapter 11, which of his relatives is there?

5. How close to taking a drink does Hayden get in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Augusten's relationship with Foster a problem from the beginning?

2. Describe the commercial shoot in Chapter 10.

3. Describe Augusten and Pighead's interaction at the beginning of Chapter 7.

4. What surprise does Pighead have for Augusten in Chapter 14?

5. What does Augusten realize about Foster in Chapter 7?

6. What news does Hayden give Augusten in Chapter 12?

7. What is the fallout from Augusten's revelation about Foster at the end of Chapter 8?

8. How does Pighead look when Augusten sees him in Chapter 11?

9. What positive events happen to Augusten in Chapter 9?

10. Why does the beer account prove more difficult than Augusten expected?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about the mystery in Dry surrounding the anonymous terrorizing Augusten faces at work. Discuss each of the little acts of alcohol-related vandalism perpetrated against the protagonist, and the difficulties each causes for him. Why does Augusten initially suspect himself of these acts? Who eventually emerges as the perpetrator? What is the eventual fallout?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about the character of Greer, and how she emerges as a dynamic figure in Dry. Discuss how Augusten Burroughs initially portrays her. What components of her personality and appearance does he openly mock? Why does he resent her during his drinking days? Discuss how the awkwardness after his release from Proud Institute transforms into a deep friendship in which both parties grow to respect each other.

Essay Topic 3

For Augusten Burroughs, the willingness to accept the love of another person, and to give love in return, is an ambiguous choice. Indeed, there are only two individuals that Augusten lets into his heart, as it were. Write about each of these individuals. Why is it initially impossible to form a real healthy relationship? How does sexuality prove intensely destructive to both men and Augusten? Why does Augusten part ways with each?

Part 1) Pighead

Part 2) Foster

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