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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. The dog Mr. and Mrs. Sedaris coddled as empty-nesters was
(a) Madchen 2, the replacement German Shepard.
(b) Sadie the cat.
(c) Melina, a Great Dane.
(d) Mumbles, the teddy bear.

2. Richie had been in prison for
(a) Burning his sister's boyfriend to death.
(b) Burning his sister to death.
(c) Refusing to pay taxes.
(d) Killing his younger brother.

3. Lou Sedaris said his daughters would thank him for
(a) Harrassing them about their weight.
(b) Introducing them to eligible men.
(c) Encouraging them to exercise.
(d) Encouraging them about their looks.

4. The irony of the fisherman's position is that
(a) They can no longer afford to live by the beach.
(b) They are not even trying to be tan.
(c) They can no longer fish in the ocean.
(d) They can understand Lou Sedaris' scientific equations.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris bonds with the other students

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

3. Lou Sedaris busies himself

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

5. Why are the fishermen interested in Lou Sedaris' equation?

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