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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' mother might be described as
(a) Pragmatic.
(b) Visionary.
(c) An inventor.
(d) A theorist.
2. The title The Youth In Asia applies to
(a) Sedaris' experiences living with a pet in Japan.
(b) Euthanizing pets and the Japanese cartoon Fatty and Skinny.
(c) Sedaris' dogs, Fatty and Skinny.
(d) Euthanizing pets and adopting new ones.
3. Sedaris attempts to impress his teacher by
(a) Speaking perfect French.
(b) Using his humor to lighten up the class.
(c) Speaking only English in class.
(d) Using his humor to make homework assignments interesting.
4. When visiting home, Amy tortures her father by
(a) Wearing a fat suit and pretending to be grossly overweight.
(b) Pretending she refused to appear in the magazine article.
(c) Claiming that he is grossly overweight.
(d) Ignoring his questions about her personal life.
5. Lou Sedaris is concerned about Amy's looks because
(a) He never considered her attractive.
(b) He thinks she is his most attractive child.
(c) He worries that she is getting old.
(d) He thinks she will never get married.
Short Answer Questions
1. Despite his experiences, Sedaris still finds the view of Manhattan and the fantasy of wealth
2. The dog Mr. and Mrs. Sedaris coddled as empty-nesters was
3. Sedaris' mother connects most closely with
4. The scientific term Sedaris fears his father will use is
5. What is Lou Sedaris excited about at the start of the essay?
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