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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: Pure Projection.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Dr. Finch's secretary?
(a) Agnes Finch.
(b) Hope Finch.
(c) Natalie Finch.
(d) Fern Stewart.

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

4. Which of these events do NOT occur when Augusten is skipping school?
(a) Augusten writes in his journal.
(b) Augusten goes to see movies.
(c) Augusten plays chess.
(d) Augusten goes shopping.

5. What is Deirdre's reaction to Augusten when she comes to pick him up?
(a) She is overwhelmed with guilt.
(b) She is terrified of him.
(c) She is overcome with happiness.
(d) She is apathetic to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Finch's grandson do under the grand piano?

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

3. What keeps Augusten from wanting to attend classes?

4. What is the name of Dr. Finch's grandson?

5. What career does Augusten aspire to at the age of 12?

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