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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. Why are the fishermen interested in Lou Sedaris' equation?
(a) They want to know why he is drawing in the sand.
(b) They are interested in the number of grains of sand per acre.
(c) They want to know if he is interested in buying property.
(d) They want to know how much their property would have been worth today.

2. The scientific term Sedaris fears his father will use is
(a) Googolplex.
(b) Aquatics.
(c) Bazillion.
(d) Pi.

3. Sedaris attempts to impress his teacher by
(a) Using his humor to lighten up the class.
(b) Using his humor to make homework assignments interesting.
(c) Speaking only English in class.
(d) Speaking perfect French.

4. Despite his experiences, Sedaris still finds the view of Manhattan and the fantasy of wealth
(a) Inspiring.
(b) Confining.
(c) Contemptible.
(d) Illusory.

5. Lou Sedaris busies himself
(a) Smoking.
(b) Tanning.
(c) Chatting with fishermen.
(d) Working equations in the sand.

Short Answer Questions

1. During his experience as a mover, Sedaris begins to change because

2. Sedaris takes it personally when his teacher says

3. Sedaris goes to work for Patrick because

4. While Sedaris has been preoccupied with tanning, his father has been preoccupied with

5. Lou Sedaris is concerned about Amy's looks because

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