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David Sedaris

Me Talk Pretty One Day Quiz

David Sedaris
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Me Talk Pretty One Day Quiz

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1)

Sedaris questions (from Big Boy)

Others inability to feel shame.
His own need for cleanliness.
His own inability to go to the bathroom comfortably in public
His own inability to leave the toilet unflushed, thereby assuming the guilt.
2)

In the Mr. Science fantasy, Sedaris (from The Late Show)

is a gynecologist.
Is able to cure AIDS, cancer, and the appearance of old age.
is given the Nobel prize for literature.
decides to let illnesses take their natural course.
3)

Sedaris feels out of place in the restaurant because (from Today's Special)

He has to borrow a jacket from the maitre d'.
He cannot understand the menu.
He is on his first date with Hugh.
He does not like any of the food.
4)

Richie had been in prison for (from The Great Leap Forward)

Burning his sister to death.
Killing his younger brother.
Refusing to pay taxes.
Burning his sister's boyfriend to death.
5)

Sedaris is dismayed when he visits The Plaza because (from City of Angels)

He is intimidated by the New Yorkers.
Bonnie has been humiliated by New York women.
He finds it overrun with tourists like Bonnie.
He is completely underdressed.
6)

What changes Sedaris' mind about visiting France for the summer? (from You Again Yesterday)

Loneliness convinces Sedaris to visit France.
The gifts Hugh brings him convince Sedaris to visit France.
The desire to learn French convinces Sedaris to visit France.
The promise of being a local celebrity convinces Sedaris to visit France.
7)

Tea keeps Sedaris awake because (from The Late Show)

He does not like the taste of it.
He can only drink a cup or two before it makes him sick.
It is considered "decaf," which offends him.
It is caffeinated and makes him need to use the bathroom.
8)

Sedaris does not believe his father saves food as a result of living through the Depression because (from I'll Eat What He's Wearing)

His father was not alive during the Depression.
His mother claims he was wealthy during the Depression.
His mother always said that was not true.
His father always said that was not true.
9)

What finally convinces Sedaris that the computer might be interesting or enjoyable? (from Nutcracker.com)

His father tells him how the Internet can connect the world.
Amy shows him how to use the word processor.
His father convinces him that he can work much faster on a computer.
Amy shows him Internet pornography.
10)

Ironically, the food at the restaurant is described as (from Today's Special)

Home cooking.
Dada-esque.
Traditional American.
American Gothic.
11)

The crossword puzzles grow harder as (from 21 Down)

They include sports and opera.
The months progress.
They are translated into French.
The week progresses.
12)

Sedaris bonds with the other students (from Me Talk Pretty One Day)

Over the common fear that they will never learn French.
Over the common hope that their teacher will like them.
Over their hatred for the teacher.
Over their common fear of failing the class.
13)

Bonnie is most interested in (from City of Angels)

Following Sedaris' agenda.
Visiting tourist traps.
Learning about local culture.
Staying inside to avoid New Yorkers.
14)

Sedaris is somewhat flattered by the notion that he might be a pick-pocket because (from Picka Pocketoni)

It endows him with some skill and mystery.
It endows him with skills hardly recognized in him.
It allows him to behave as he sees fit.
It allows him to hide his real identify.
15)

During his experience as a mover, Sedaris begins to change because (from The Great Leap Forward)

He resents anyone who appears wealthy and organized.
He is always willing to move the attractive women, no matter how disorganized.
He imagines himself the queen ant ordering her inferiors about.
He resents customers with too many books or records, and imagines himself an ant completing a task.
16)

The toughest trip Sedaris can remember enduring as a child involved (from Remembering My Childhood on the Continent of Africa)

Taking care of his grandmother who had Alzheimer's.
Taking part in the sack race at the IBM picnic.
Having to hide in the back of a jeep while soldiers pursued him.
Living with a family who did not remember his birthday.
17)

In the end, Sedaris decides (from Picka Pocketoni)

Not to admit he speaks English, as he enjoys the misunderstanding.
Not to admit he speaks English because he is embarrased.
To "steal" Hugh's wallet and create a scene on the train.
To pretend to steal Martin's wallet just for fun.
18)

Amy Sedaris sends her brother (from The Tapeworm Is In)

A complete French dictionary.
An audio history of medicine in French.
An audio walking tour of Paris.
An audio walking tour of Notre Dame.
19)

What led Sedaris to take an IQ test? (from Smart Guy)

Laziness.
Curiosity.
Self-pity.
Fear.
20)

What is the unusual habit Lou Sedaris exhibits in this chapter? (from I'll Eat What He's Wearing)

He refuses to pay full price for food.
He saves or hides food until it is moldy and then eats it.
He steals food from others.
He saves or hides food and then gives it away as gifts.
21)

One reason Sedaris resists the computer is (from Nutcracker.com)

He believes the computer cannot translate his words correctly.
He likes to be able to physically correct his mistakes using Liquid Paper.
He likes travelling with the typewriter.
He likes to see the physical product of his work, as he does with a typewriter.
22)

Why does Hugh get frustrated with Sedaris' multiple purchases? (from Make That a Double)

They don't have enough room for all of Sedaris' purchases.
Hugh is concerned about the money Sedaris spends.
Hugh is concerned that Sedaris will never learn proper French.
They don't eat most of the foods that Sedaris can pronounce.
23)

Why are the students in Sedaris' French class intimidated by the teacher? (from Me Talk Pretty One Day)

The teacher will not allow the students to speak aloud in class.
The teacher refuses to speak French until lthe students speak it perfectly.
The teacher is sarcastic and ridicules the students.
The teacher claims to believe all the students are stupid.
24)

According to Sedaris, what did Hugh gain from his difficult experiences? (from Remembering My Childhood on the Continent of Africa)

A great selection of childhood stories.
A position with the State Department.
A sense of fortitude.
A sense of self-righteousness.
25)

Valencia is (from The Great Leap Forward)

Wealthy, but lives like a starving artist.
A woman who relies on her looks for everything.
A starving artist who spends like she is wealthy.
An exemplary boss for Sedaris.
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