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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. Who does Augusten regret that he cannot tell group therapy about?
(a) Natalie Finch.
(b) Deirdre Burroughs.
(c) Neil Bookman.
(d) Dr. Finch.

2. Why does Hope say she isn't married yet?
(a) Because her father has banned her from dating.
(b) Because she hasn't found anyone as perfect as her father.
(c) Because her father has told her no one will want her.
(d) Because she doesn't want a marriage like her parents'.

3. What part of the house do the Burroughs have to empty of garbage?
(a) The attic.
(b) The bathroom.
(c) The garage.
(d) The kitchen.

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

5. Who is Joranne?
(a) One of Dr. Finch's children.
(b) One of Dr. Finch's neighbors.
(c) One of Dr. Finch's lovers.
(d) One of Dr. Finch's patients.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Augusten play with while his mother is in therapy?

2. Where does Troy live?

3. Where does Natalie hope to go to college?

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

5. How is Augusten's father described?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Augusten describe his parents at the opening of the novel?

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

4. Why has Natalie moved back home with her parents?

5. What does Augusten do while he is skipping school, and what is Dr. Finch's reaction?

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

7. How do Augusten's family members react to his admission of his relationship with Neil Bookman?

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

9. What is "Bible-dipping'?

10. What happens in the scene in which Augusten's mother is dressing for the poetry reading?

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