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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where does Augusten steal the window for the kitchen skylight?
(a) From Neil Bookman's garage.
(b) From the neighbor's house.
(c) From the pantry.
(d) From his bedroom.

2. Who does Hope take to visit Augusten after Augusten admits to his homosexuality?
(a) Neil.
(b) His father.
(c) Joranne.
(d) Dr. Finch.

3. What career does Augusten aspire to at the age of 12?
(a) A scientist.
(b) An actor.
(c) An athlete.
(d) A mechanic.

4. Who does Augusten think that Dr. Finch resembles?
(a) His father.
(b) A leprechaun.
(c) Mr. Peanut.
(d) Santa Clause.

5. How does Augusten feel after the sexual encounter with Neil?
(a) Apathetic.
(b) Enraged.
(c) Entitled.
(d) Confused.

6. On a scale of 1-10, how does Augusten rate his fight with Hope and Natalie?
(a) 7.5
(b) 6.0
(c) 3.0
(d) 4.5

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

8. What word does Hope come across during her Bible-dip telling Augusten whether or not he should move?
(a) "Strength".
(b) "Greed".
(c) "Love".
(d) "Fear".

9. With what does Augusten's mother fashion shoulder pads?
(a) Maxi-pads.
(b) Paper towling.
(c) Balled toilet paper.
(d) Folded Kleenex.

10. What instrument does Dr. Finch play during the family parade?
(a) Jug.
(b) Spoons.
(c) Kazoo.
(d) Banjo.

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

12. What day does the Finch family celebrate with a parade?
(a) Father's Day.
(b) Independance Day.
(c) Mother's Day.
(d) New Year's Day.

13. What part of Joanne's body is red and cracked?
(a) Her lips.
(b) Her feet.
(c) Her knees.
(d) Her hands.

14. What verbally abusive name does Augusten call Neil Bookman after their sexual encounter?
(a) A dog.
(b) A chicken.
(c) A pig.
(d) A cow.

15. What is Augusten watching his mother do in the opening of the novel?
(a) Dress.
(b) Exercise.
(c) Cook.
(d) Shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Augusten have the urge to do after Dr. Finch shakes his hand?

2. Why do the Burroughs begin to see Dr. Finch?

3. Where does Troy live?

4. What is the name of the town in which the Burroughs family lives?

5. Why does Augusten want to commit suicide?

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