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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. 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 banned her from dating.
(d) Because her father has told her no one will want her.

2. At the beginning of the book, what is Augusten's mother getting dressed to attend?
(a) A socialite dinner.
(b) A singer-songwriter concert.
(c) An art gallery opening.
(d) A poetry reading.

3. How is Augusten's father described?
(a) As aloof.
(b) As comedic.
(c) As excitable.
(d) As obese.

4. What does Dr. Finch say that he hopes to remove from sexuality?
(a) Promiscuity.
(b) Shame.
(c) Love.
(d) Sex.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of the house do the Burroughs have to empty of garbage?

2. What is Augusten's mother always immersed in?

3. What is Augusten's mother's name?

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

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

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