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

2. What is Augusten watching his mother do in the opening of the novel?
(a) Exercise.
(b) Cook.
(c) Dress.
(d) Shop.

3. What career does Augusten aspire to at the age of 12?
(a) A scientist.
(b) An actor.
(c) A mechanic.
(d) An athlete.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom do Deirdre's fights typically become physical?

2. How is Augusten's father described?

3. What type of accent does Augusten's mother have?

4. Into what does Deirdre recite her poetry?

5. What type of poetry does Deirdre write?

(see the answer key)

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