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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sedaris' father asks him if he knows
(a) If he is aware of the dangers of sun-tanning.
(b) How many fish there are in the ocean.
(c) Why the fishermen are so tan.
(d) How many grains of sand there are in the world.

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

3. Why is Sedaris unable to ignore the problem?
(a) He feels guilty about leaving a mess behind for others to clean up.
(b) He is obsessive about cleanliness.
(c) Everyone else knows he has been in the bathroom.
(d) Everyone else has already tried to clean it up an failed.

4. Lou Sedaris is concerned about Amy's looks because
(a) He thinks she is his most attractive child.
(b) He worries that she is getting old.
(c) He never considered her attractive.
(d) He thinks she will never get married.

5. 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 children never struggle with the sex of their nouns.
(c) A friend told him that French children learn English easily.
(d) A friend told him that French is easy if one pays attention in class.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mr. Mancini makes Sedaris uncomfortable by constantly referring to

2. Sedaris and his father seem to

3. The crossword puzzles grow harder as

4. Using the reference books, Sedaris discovers a whole new world of

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

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