2. What is Deirdre's reaction to Augusten when she comes to pick him up?
(a) She is overwhelmed with guilt.
(b) She is overcome with happiness.
(c) She is apathetic to him.
(d) She is terrified of him.

3. Which of these events do NOT occur when Augusten is skipping school?
(a) Augusten plays chess.
(b) Augusten goes shopping.
(c) Augusten goes to see movies.
(d) Augusten writes in his journal.

4. How many mistresses does Dr. Finch openly see?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

5. Who does Augusten think that Dr. Finch resembles?
(a) A leprechaun.
(b) Santa Clause.
(c) His father.
(d) Mr. Peanut.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much money does Augusten borrow from his mother before he leaves her house in Chapter 7?

3. How does Augusten react to Natalie's suggestion about his career path?

4. Who does Augusten regret that he cannot tell group therapy about?

5. What type of professor is Norman Burroughs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Augusten walk in on when he visits his mother while he is skipping school?

2. What is the state of Norman and Deirdre Burroughs' relationship?

3. What is Augusten uncomfortable at school, and what does he do about it?

4. How does the reunification between Augusten and his mother go?

5. Why does Augusten view Troy's autism as a positive element in his life?

6. Why does Dr. Finch believe that he is in communication with God?

7. How does Augusten get out of school after he is discouraged by another classmate?

8. What is the side room of Dr. Finch's office used for?

9. Why has Natalie moved back home with her parents?

10. How does Augusten cope with the stress at home?

(see the answer keys)

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