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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Big Boy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sedaris' interest in science extended only to
(a) Getting his pets drunk and thawing them out again.
(b) Fixing his record player and exploring marine life.
(c) Performing surgery on his pets.
(d) Freezing animals and fixing his record player.

2. Sedaris finally recognizes Mr. Mancini as a fellow outsider when
(a) He recognizes that Mancini is unhappy in his work.
(b) He sees Mancini shopping in the boys' department for clothes.
(c) He sees Mancini getting harrassed at the mall.
(d) He recognizes that Mancini does not have any talent.

3. The title The Youth In Asia applies to
(a) Sedaris' experiences living with a pet in Japan.
(b) Euthanizing pets and the Japanese cartoon Fatty and Skinny.
(c) Sedaris' dogs, Fatty and Skinny.
(d) Euthanizing pets and adopting new ones.

4. Paul's relationship with his father might be described as
(a) Callous and indifferent.
(b) Blunt and hurtful.
(c) Honest and direct.
(d) Coddling and protective.

5. What prompts Lou Sedaris to enroll his children in music lessons?
(a) His attends a rock concert with his children.
(b) He attends a jazz festival with his children.
(c) He attends a concert for the Von Trapp Family Singers.
(d) He attends a concert for Dave Brubeck and his sons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris compares his father's most recent dog, Sophie, to

2. Mr. Mancini makes Sedaris uncomfortable by constantly referring to

3. Lou Sedaris busies himself

4. Why is Sedaris unable to ignore the problem?

5. Sedaris confesses his desire to perform what songs before an audience?

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