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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 Dr. Finch say that he hopes to remove from sexuality?
(a) Sex.
(b) Promiscuity.
(c) Shame.
(d) Love.

2. Where will Deirdre be staying while Augusten is at Dr. Finch's?
(a) In a motel.
(b) In her home.
(c) On the streets.
(d) At her mother's.

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

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

5. What career path does Natalie encourage Augusten to pursue?
(a) Writing.
(b) Athletics.
(c) Cosmetology.
(d) Medicine.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Augusten's reaction to the meeting with Neil Bookman?

3. Into what does Deirdre recite her poetry?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Agnes respond to Dr. Finch's mistresses?

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

5. How does Augusten cope with the stress at home?

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

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

8. After Neil Bookman comes to visit Augusten for a sexual experience involving hair gel, how does Augusten react?

9. What is the state of Norman and Deirdre Burroughs' relationship?

10. What happens when Augusten goes to visit Neil Bookman, under the pretense of looking at his paintings?

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