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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Me Talk Pretty One Day.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sedaris compares his father's most recent dog, Sophie, to
(a) A capricious young bride.
(b) A substitute wife.
(c) An inexperienced substitute teacher.
(d) A trophy wife.

2. Sedaris takes it personally when his teacher says
(a) She will not pass him from the course.
(b) He will never learn French.
(c) His accent is terrible.
(d) She hates him.

3. Sedaris goes to work for Patrick because
(a) Valencia has cut his hours, and Patrick offers him a job moving furniture.
(b) Valencia has refused to pay him, and Patrick is wealthy.
(c) Valencia has demanded he and Patrick catch a rare bird.
(d) Patrick has the same contempt for the wealthy that Sedaris feels.

4. Sedaris bonds with the other students
(a) Over the common hope that their teacher will like them.
(b) Over the common fear that they will never learn French.
(c) Over their hatred for the teacher.
(d) Over their common fear of failing the class.

5. Sedaris deals with his new fear of speaking French by
(a) Speaking only Enlish.
(b) Writing down all his comments.
(c) Pretending to be deaf.
(d) Forcing himself to join in conversations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris' enjoyment of the ocean was ruined by

2. The dog Mr. and Mrs. Sedaris coddled as empty-nesters was

3. When visiting home, Amy tortures her father by

4. Sedaris fears his father is not up to the task of caring for his new dog, Sophie, because

5. Why are the fishermen interested in Lou Sedaris' equation?

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