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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Sedaris suggests his brother is radically different from his other siblings because
(a) He is the oldest, and therefore the most conservative.
(b) He is much younger, and a North Carolina native.
(c) He is more refined than they are.
(d) He is a North Carolina native with gentlemanly Southern values.

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

4. The title Sedaris tried to win for sun-bathing was
(a) Miss Skin Cancer.
(b) Miss Sunburn.
(c) Miss Sunscreen.
(d) Miss Emollient.

5. The derogatory term Martin uses for a French person is
(a) French fry.
(b) Froggy.
(c) Fruit.
(d) Fritter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris is considered a celebrity by French teenagers because

2. Two extreme facets of Paul's personality are

3. Sedaris does not usually socialize with the members of his French class because

4. Lou Sedaris is concerned about Amy's looks because

5. In the bathroom, the major problem Sedaris faces is

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