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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Shiner Like a Diamond.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sedaris fears his father is not up to the task of caring for his new dog, Sophie, because
(a) He is not as attentive to pets as he used to be.
(b) He is older now, and she is old and dying.
(c) She is violent and does not obey him.
(d) He is older now, and she is young and strong.

2. Sedaris decides to make his students more comfortable by
(a) Allowing them to drink in class.
(b) Sharing his private life with them.
(c) Allowing them to smoke in class.
(d) Letting them design the class activities.

3. Sedaris' friend Alisha describes most people as
(a) Nice.
(b) Quirky.
(c) Sweet.
(d) A handful.

4. By way of explanation, Amy Sedaris explains her "bruises" and "sores" by saying
(a) She is finally in love.
(b) Her public should love her no matter what she looks like.
(c) Her father beat her up.
(d) She fell down the stairs.

5. What passion does Sedaris' father attempt to share with his children?
(a) His love of guitar.
(b) His love of quartets.
(c) His love of jazz.
(d) His love of North Carolina.

Short Answer Questions

1. Paul's relationship with his father might be described as

2. Miss Sampson attempts to illustrate Sedaris' speech problem by

3. Rather than sports, Sedaris states that he and his fellow speech therapy students were more interested in

4. Sedaris' enjoyment of the ocean was ruined by

5. Sedaris' mother might be described as

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