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Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the bathroom, the major problem Sedaris faces is
(a) An unflushed toilet.
(b) His proximity to the dinner party outside the window.
(c) A broken sink.
(d) His fears about other people's germs.

2. Though Sedaris is in Paris, he spends most of his time
(a) Watching documentaries.
(b) Watching silent films.
(c) Watching foreign films.
(d) Watching American films.

3. Sedaris bonds with the other students
(a) Over their hatred for the teacher.
(b) Over their common fear of failing the class.
(c) Over the common hope that their teacher will like them.
(d) Over the common fear that they will never learn French.

4. Lou Sedaris said his daughters would thank him for
(a) Introducing them to eligible men.
(b) Encouraging them to exercise.
(c) Harrassing them about their weight.
(d) Encouraging them about their looks.

5. In this essay, Sedaris' itineraries revolve around
(a) Restaurants.
(b) Tourist traps.
(c) Movie showings.
(d) Historical sites.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris finds the assignation of gender difficult because

2. When Mancini insists he name his guitar, Sedaris names his "Joan," after

3. Sedaris recalls that his mother explained

4. Sedaris confesses his desire to perform what songs before an audience?

5. Sedaris is considered a celebrity by French teenagers because

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