1. What is Lou Sedaris excited about at the start of the essay?
(a) David is going to appear in a magazine article.
(b) His daughter, Amy, is going to appear in a magazine article.
(c) His daughter, Amy, is getting married.
(d) His daughter ,Amy, has lost a considerable amount of weight.

2. Sedaris recalls that his mother explained
(a) That one should never leave a toilet unflushed.
(b) That one should never make a bowel movement at another's home.
(c) That everyone had bowel movements, so he should not be ashamed about them.
(d) That everyone had bowel movements, but that we should not admit to them.

3. What finally convinces Sedaris that the computer might be interesting or enjoyable?
(a) His father convinces him that he can work much faster on a computer.
(b) Amy shows him Internet pornography.
(c) His father tells him how the Internet can connect the world.
(d) Amy shows him how to use the word processor.

4. Sedaris is dismayed when he visits The Plaza because
(a) He is completely underdressed.
(b) He is intimidated by the New Yorkers.
(c) Bonnie has been humiliated by New York women.
(d) He finds it overrun with tourists like Bonnie.

5. What does Sedaris notice about many signs posted in America?
(a) The signs are clearly posted to insult the intelligence of foreigners.
(b) The signs are clearly posted to avoid lawsuits.
(c) The signs are clearly posted to help travellers feel comfortable.
(d) The signs suggest a level of sophistication among Americans.