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

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

3. What color is the Finch's house painted?
(a) Black.
(b) Pink.
(c) Purple.
(d) Orange.

4. Where, in the small room connected to Dr. Finch's office, is that sleeping person lying?
(a) On the couch.
(b) On the floor.
(c) On the electroshock table.
(d) Leaning against the wall.

5. Why does Augusten feel the need to comfort himself?
(a) Because he is confused about his spirituality.
(b) Because his family life is stressful.
(c) Because he is being bullied by neighborhood children.
(d) Because he is doing poorly in school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Finch say that he hopes to remove from sexuality?

2. What does Augusten admit to imitating?

3. With what does Augusten's mother fashion shoulder pads?

4. Who does Augusten think that Dr. Finch resembles?

5. Into what does Deirdre recite her poetry?

(see the answer key)

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