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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. Sedaris' friend Alisha describes most people as
(a) A handful.
(b) Quirky.
(c) Nice.
(d) Sweet.

2. How does Sedaris prepare to teach his workshop?
(a) He organizes several get-to-know-you activities.
(b) He reads articles by famous writers.
(c) He practices introducing himself in front of the mirror while holding a briefcase.
(d) He writes elaborate lesson plans.

3. What changes Sedaris' mind about visiting France for the summer?
(a) Loneliness convinces Sedaris to visit France.
(b) The gifts Hugh brings him convince Sedaris to visit France.
(c) The promise of being a local celebrity convinces Sedaris to visit France.
(d) The desire to learn French convinces Sedaris to visit France.

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

5. Sedaris resents his father's approach toward art because
(a) He wants to be like his father, but cannot be.
(b) It seems to come easily to his father, yet he does not invest in it.
(c) Art eludes both him and his father, but his father is viewed as an artist.
(d) He knows his father's talent has not passed on to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris' enjoyment of the ocean was ruined by

2. Instead of listening to French language tapes, Sedaris listens to

3. Sedaris' attempt to recruit his guitar teacher for his jingle-singing act results in

4. One reason Sedaris resists the computer is

5. Valencia is

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