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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mancini insists he name his guitar, Sedaris names his "Joan," after
(a) His cousin.
(b) His mother.
(c) His friend.
(d) His sister.

2. At the end of the essay, Miss Sampson tricks Sedaris by
(a) Making him continue to take speech therapy.
(b) Forcing him to speak in front of the class.
(c) Getting him to say "I'm sorry."
(d) Getting him to overcome his lisp.

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

4. Miss Sampson believes Sedaris lisps because
(a) He wants to stand out among other students.
(b) He has a lazy tongue.
(c) He never learned to speak correctly.
(d) He cannot hear the sound of his own voice.

5. The scientific term Sedaris fears his father will use is
(a) Pi.
(b) Googolplex.
(c) Bazillion.
(d) Aquatics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris fears his father is not up to the task of caring for his new dog, Sophie, because

2. Sedaris justifies viewing soap operas in class by

3. During their last meeting together, Sedaris learns that Miss Sampson

4. The Japanese cartoon Fatty and Skinny makes Sedaris sad because

5. Sedaris' father asks him if he knows

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