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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Sedaris recalls that his mother explained
(a) That one should never leave a toilet unflushed.
(b) That everyone had bowel movements, so he should not be ashamed about them.
(c) That everyone had bowel movements, but that we should not admit to them.
(d) That one should never make a bowel movement at another's home.

4. Sedaris wonders at the way Paul and his father
(a) Continue to live under the same roof.
(b) Avoid one another.
(c) Communicate so well.
(d) Have learned to endure one another.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Martin, the American husband, remarks that

2. When Sedaris completes his first puzzle,

3. What skill does Sedaris admire in his mother that eludes him?

4. Why are the students in Sedaris' French class intimidated by the teacher?

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

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