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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Two extreme facets of Paul's personality are
(a) Drinking Mountain Dew and wearing make-up.
(b) Eating candy and refusing to work.
(c) Fighting and swearing.
(d) Studying and reading.

2. 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 not as attentive to pets as he used to be.
(d) He is older now, and she is old and dying.

3. Sedaris compares his father's most recent dog, Sophie, to
(a) A substitute wife.
(b) A capricious young bride.
(c) An inexperienced substitute teacher.
(d) A trophy wife.

4. Mr. Mancini claims to be
(a) A frustrated artist.
(b) A ladies man.
(c) A rock star.
(d) A homosexual.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What passion does Sedaris' father attempt to share with his children?

2. The scientific term Sedaris fears his father will use is

3. Sedaris' mother might be described as

4. Paul's relationship with his father might be described as

5. Sedaris' attempt to recruit his guitar teacher for his jingle-singing act results in

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