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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. Sedaris' enjoyment of the ocean was ruined by
(a) His father's explanation of the tides.
(b) His mother's comparing it to a saltwater toilet.
(c) His interest in sun-bathing.
(d) His experiences swimming in it.

2. Sedaris deals with his new fear of speaking French by
(a) Forcing himself to join in conversations.
(b) Pretending to be deaf.
(c) Writing down all his comments.
(d) Speaking only Enlish.

3. Sedaris' father asks him if he knows
(a) How many fish there are in the ocean.
(b) If he is aware of the dangers of sun-tanning.
(c) How many grains of sand there are in the world.
(d) Why the fishermen are so tan.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris goes to work for Patrick because

2. Lou Sedaris busies himself

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

4. When visiting home, Amy tortures her father by

5. Valencia is

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