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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Make That a Double.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One reason Sedaris resists the computer is
(a) He believes the computer cannot translate his words correctly.
(b) He likes to see the physical product of his work, as he does with a typewriter.
(c) He likes travelling with the typewriter.
(d) He likes to be able to physically correct his mistakes using Liquid Paper.

2. Rather than sports, Sedaris states that he and his fellow speech therapy students were more interested in
(a) Fighting and lifting weights.
(b) Studying and graduating early.
(c) Baking, making scrapbooks, and doing art projects.
(d) Playing video games.

3. Why does Sedaris feel ashamed about his inability to speak proper French?
(a) A friend told him that French is easy if one pays attention in class.
(b) A friend told him that French children never struggle with the sex of their nouns.
(c) A friend told him that French is the easiest language to learn.
(d) A friend told him that French children learn English easily.

4. Miss Sampson attempts to illustrate Sedaris' speech problem by
(a) Making fun of his lisp at every opportunity.
(b) Over enunciating her 's' sounds.
(c) Asking the rest of the class to comment on it.
(d) Insisting Sedaris only use 's' words.

5. Sedaris discovers that most of the boys in speech therapy are
(a) Unlike himself.
(b) Popular and smart.
(c) Unable to pronounce consonants correctly.
(d) Unpopular and uninterested in sports.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris discussed his speech therapy sessions

2. Two extreme facets of Paul's personality are

3. Why does Hugh get frustrated with Sedaris' multiple purchases?

4. Sedaris' father asks him if he knows

5. Sedaris claims that if he wanted to hear wall-to-wall French

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