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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Today's Special.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sedaris believed he was living art because
(a) He was on drugs and deluded by his own sense of self-importance.
(b) He allowed a friend to shoot him in the shoulder.
(c) He was finally off drugs and moving past performance art.
(d) He sold silk sceens of footprints.

2. Facing his lack of artistic talent might mean
(a) Admitting his father was right.
(b) Learning a new trade.
(c) Needing more drugs.
(d) Sobering up and moving on.

3. Valencia is
(a) An exemplary boss for Sedaris.
(b) Wealthy, but lives like a starving artist.
(c) A starving artist who spends like she is wealthy.
(d) A woman who relies on her looks for everything.

4. What prompts Lou Sedaris to enroll his children in music lessons?
(a) He attends a jazz festival 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) His attends a rock concert with his children.

5. The question "Which do you like better, State or Carolina?" refers to
(a) Two different titles for one football team.
(b) Two local towns.
(c) University football teams.
(d) Contenders for the Superbowl title.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris and his father seem to

2. Sedaris questions

3. What instrument does Sedaris' father choose for him?

4. Who or what threatens to divide Sedaris' class?

5. Miss Sampson believes Sedaris lisps because

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