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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Picka Pocketoni.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mr. Mancini makes Sedaris uncomfortable by constantly referring to
(a) Popular songs Sedaris does not know.
(b) Men and sex.
(c) Women and sex.
(d) Jazz musicians.

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

3. What prompts Lou Sedaris to enroll his children in music lessons?
(a) His attends a rock concert with his children.
(b) He attends a concert for Dave Brubeck and his sons.
(c) He attends a concert for the Von Trapp Family Singers.
(d) He attends a jazz festival with his children.

4. Sedaris enjoys Alisha's visits because
(a) She is independent and always goes out on her own.
(b) She never brings guests.
(c) She has her own opinions on New York.
(d) She is willing to do whatever anyone else wants to do.

5. What is Lou Sedaris excited about at the start of the essay?
(a) His daughter, Amy, is getting married.
(b) His daughter ,Amy, has lost a considerable amount of weight.
(c) David is going to appear in a magazine article.
(d) His daughter, Amy, is going to appear in a magazine article.

Short Answer Questions

1. The irony of the fisherman's position is that

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

3. Sedaris' mother connects most closely with

4. Thanks to his sister, Amy, Sedaris learns

5. The crossword puzzles grow harder as

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