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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: Imagine My Shock.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Deirdre dream of one day being published?
(a) In the Paris Review.
(b) In the New Yorker.
(c) In the New York Times.
(d) In Time Magazine.

2. What type of accent does Augusten's mother have?
(a) A Brooklyn accent.
(b) A Southern accent.
(c) A Canadian accent.
(d) A British accent.

3. With whom do Deirdre's fights typically become physical?
(a) Augusten.
(b) Natalie.
(c) Dr. Finch.
(d) Norman.

4. What color is the Finch's house painted?
(a) Black.
(b) Purple.
(c) Pink.
(d) Orange.

5. What is Augusten's mother's name?
(a) Diamond.
(b) Donna.
(c) Dolores.
(d) Deidre.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Augusten feel the need to comfort himself?

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

4. Into what does Deirdre recite her poetry?

5. What keeps Augusten from wanting to attend classes?

(see the answer key)

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