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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Big Boy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the bathroom, the major problem Sedaris faces is
(a) His proximity to the dinner party outside the window.
(b) His fears about other people's germs.
(c) A broken sink.
(d) An unflushed toilet.

2. What passion does Sedaris' father attempt to share with his children?
(a) His love of North Carolina.
(b) His love of quartets.
(c) His love of guitar.
(d) His love of jazz.

3. What instrument does Sedaris' father choose for him?
(a) Piano.
(b) Guitar.
(c) Flute.
(d) Trumpet.

4. Sedaris describes his guitar teacher as
(a) An expert.
(b) A midget.
(c) Short.
(d) A dwarf.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What prompts Lou Sedaris to enroll his children in music lessons?

2. Sedaris recalls that his mother explained

3. The dog Mr. and Mrs. Sedaris coddled as empty-nesters was

4. Sedaris fears his father is not up to the task of caring for his new dog, Sophie, because

5. Sedaris' enjoyment of the ocean was ruined by

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