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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Richie had been in prison for
(a) Burning his sister to death.
(b) Killing his younger brother.
(c) Refusing to pay taxes.
(d) Burning his sister's boyfriend to death.

3. Why is Sedaris unable to ignore the problem?
(a) He is obsessive about cleanliness.
(b) He feels guilty about leaving a mess behind for others to clean up.
(c) Everyone else knows he has been in the bathroom.
(d) Everyone else has already tried to clean it up an failed.

4. What passion does Sedaris' father attempt to share with his children?
(a) His love of quartets.
(b) His love of guitar.
(c) His love of jazz.
(d) His love of North Carolina.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What prompts Lou Sedaris to enroll his children in music lessons?

2. Sedaris attempts to hide his lisp by

3. Sedaris resents his father's approach toward art because

4. What adds to Sedaris' tension while he is in the bathroom?

5. Facing his lack of artistic talent might mean

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