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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 students in Sedaris' French class intimidated by the teacher?
(a) The teacher refuses to speak French until lthe students speak it perfectly.
(b) The teacher is sarcastic and ridicules the students.
(c) The teacher will not allow the students to speak aloud in class.
(d) The teacher claims to believe all the students are stupid.

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

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

4. Sedaris goes to work for Patrick because
(a) Valencia has cut his hours, and Patrick offers him a job moving furniture.
(b) Valencia has demanded he and Patrick catch a rare bird.
(c) Valencia has refused to pay him, and Patrick is wealthy.
(d) Patrick has the same contempt for the wealthy that Sedaris feels.

5. Sedaris' mother connects most closely with
(a) Madchen 1.
(b) The collies.
(c) The collies' puppies.
(d) Her cats.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris takes it personally when his teacher says

2. By way of explanation, Amy Sedaris explains her "bruises" and "sores" by saying

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

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

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

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