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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' mother might be described as
(a) Pragmatic.
(b) An inventor.
(c) Visionary.
(d) A theorist.

2. Paul's relationship with his father might be described as
(a) Blunt and hurtful.
(b) Callous and indifferent.
(c) Coddling and protective.
(d) Honest and direct.

3. Sedaris' enjoyment of the ocean was ruined by
(a) His mother's comparing it to a saltwater toilet.
(b) His interest in sun-bathing.
(c) His father's explanation of the tides.
(d) His experiences swimming in it.

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

5. Sedaris describes his guitar teacher as
(a) An expert.
(b) A midget.
(c) A dwarf.
(d) Short.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris' mother connects most closely with

2. The title The Youth In Asia applies to

3. Miss Sampson asks the previous question in order to

4. The question "Which do you like better, State or Carolina?" refers to

5. Sedaris attempts to hide his lisp by

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