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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. At what ages does Dr. Finch believe people should begin to make their own decisions about life?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Twenty-one.
(d) Ten.

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

3. Who does Augusten think that Dr. Finch resembles?
(a) A leprechaun.
(b) His father.
(c) Mr. Peanut.
(d) Santa Clause.

4. What is Augusten's reaction to seeing his mother being intimate with someone in the kitchen?
(a) He is saddened.
(b) He is apathetic.
(c) He is elated.
(d) He is terrified.

5. Into what does Deirdre recite her poetry?
(a) A hairbrush.
(b) A tape recorder.
(c) An unplugged microphone.
(d) A television remote control.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Augusten observe being intimate with his mother in the kitchen?

3. How much money does Augusten borrow from his mother before he leaves her house in Chapter 7?

4. When Augusten first meets her, what is Joranne weeping about?

5. How many mistresses does Dr. Finch openly see?

(see the answer key)

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