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

2. Sedaris is somewhat flattered by the notion that he might be a pick-pocket because
(a) It endows him with skills hardly recognized in him.
(b) It allows him to hide his real identify.
(c) It endows him with some skill and mystery.
(d) It allows him to behave as he sees fit.

3. Sedaris confesses his own fear is that
(a) His self-worth is based on completion of the puzzles.
(b) His self-worth is based on how many facts he can memorize.
(c) His self-worth is determined by the reference books.
(d) His self-worth is reflected by his ex-boyfriend's indifference.

4. Why does Sedaris feel ashamed about his inability to speak proper French?
(a) A friend told him that French is the easiest language to learn.
(b) A friend told him that French is easy if one pays attention in class.
(c) A friend told him that French children never struggle with the sex of their nouns.
(d) A friend told him that French children learn English easily.

5. The Japanese cartoon Fatty and Skinny makes Sedaris sad because
(a) Skinny always demands money from Fatty.
(b) Skinny is unable to meet Fatty's demands, and ends up friendless.
(c) Fatty is unable to meet Skinny's demands and loses his friendship.
(d) Fatty always rejects Skinny in the end.