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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Today's Special.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The title Sedaris tried to win for sun-bathing was
(a) Miss Skin Cancer.
(b) Miss Emollient.
(c) Miss Sunscreen.
(d) Miss Sunburn.

2. Mr. Mancini makes Sedaris uncomfortable by constantly referring to
(a) Men and sex.
(b) Jazz musicians.
(c) Popular songs Sedaris does not know.
(d) Women and sex.

3. Instead of the performance piece in the twelfth "moment," Sedaris seems to admire
(a) The metaphors apparent in the performance.
(b) The beauty of the ordinary world around him.
(c) The courage of the performer.
(d) The number of people attending the performance.

4. Sedaris first compares his speech therapist to
(a) A government agent.
(b) A supermodel.
(c) A football player.
(d) The devil.

5. The name "Rooster" came from
(a) Paul's mother.
(b) Paul's business.
(c) Paul's father.
(d) Paul himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument does Sedaris' father choose for him?

2. Why is Sedaris offered a job teaching a writing workshop?

3. Despite his experiences, Sedaris still finds the view of Manhattan and the fantasy of wealth

4. How does Sedaris prepare to teach his workshop?

5. Before Paul's personality fully emerged, his parents tried to interest him in

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