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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7: The Burning Bush.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Deirdre dream of one day being published?
(a) In the Paris Review.
(b) In the New Yorker.
(c) In the New York Times.
(d) In Time Magazine.

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

3. What does Fern Stewart's husband do for a living?
(a) He is a minister.
(b) He is a teacher.
(c) He is a police officer.
(d) He is a fireman.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Finch's grandson do under the grand piano?

2. What does Augusten play with while his mother is in therapy?

3. Where, in the small room connected to Dr. Finch's office, is that sleeping person lying?

4. What color is the Finch's house painted?

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

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