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

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

3. What type of professor is Norman Burroughs?
(a) Literature.
(b) Biology.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) French.

4. Why do the Burroughs begin to see Dr. Finch?
(a) For marital counseling.
(b) For Deirdre's psychotic episodes.
(c) For Norman's alcoholism.
(d) For Augusten's school struggles.

5. 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'.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Augusten watching his mother do in the opening of the novel?

2. Where will Deirdre be staying while Augusten is at Dr. Finch's?

3. At the beginning of the book, what is Augusten's mother getting dressed to attend?

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

5. Who does Dr. Finch find sleeping in the small room connected to his office?

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