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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Shiner Like a Diamond.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where music is concerned, Sedaris' father could be described as a
(a) Dreamer.
(b) Professional.
(c) Skeptic.
(d) Realist.

2. Before leaving for The Plaza, Sedaris warns Bonnie that
(a) She will get mugged if she dresses too formally.
(b) She might want to go someplace less formal.
(c) She might want to put on more formal clothing.
(d) She will probably be overcharged by her cab driver.

3. During his experience as a mover, Sedaris begins to change because
(a) He imagines himself the queen ant ordering her inferiors about.
(b) He resents customers with too many books or records, and imagines himself an ant completing a task.
(c) He resents anyone who appears wealthy and organized.
(d) He is always willing to move the attractive women, no matter how disorganized.

4. Sedaris is not bothered by the possible ingredients in a hot dog because
(a) He recognizes the hot dog as food.
(b) He only eats vegetarian hot dogs.
(c) He does not believe the rumors about them.
(d) He is used to exotic foods.

5. What adds to Sedaris' tension while he is in the bathroom?
(a) His friend keeps asking him what he is doing in there.
(b) His friend keeps knocking on the door to hurry him up.
(c) He can hear the others beginning to talk about him outside.
(d) He needs to use the toilet himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of the essay, Miss Sampson tricks Sedaris by

2. Before Paul's personality fully emerged, his parents tried to interest him in

3. Sedaris' father asks him if he knows

4. Sedaris' first artistic success takes the form of

5. Ironically, the food at the restaurant is described as

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