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

2. What does Dr. Finch's grandson do under the grand piano?
(a) Defecate.
(b) Urinate.
(c) Vomit.
(d) Bleed.

3. Where will Deirdre be staying while Augusten is at Dr. Finch's?
(a) In her home.
(b) On the streets.
(c) In a motel.
(d) At her mother's.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Dr. Finch's reaction to the sleeping person in the room connected to his office?

5. What does Augusten want to take from the dump?

(see the answer key)

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