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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through I Pledge Allegiance to the Bag.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ironically, Sedaris and his siblings mock the fisherman's tan skin because
(a) It has been ruined by saltwater.
(b) It does not take the same kind of effort to achieve.
(c) It looks fake.
(d) It looks hard and leathery.

2. Sedaris deals with his new fear of speaking French by
(a) Speaking only Enlish.
(b) Pretending to be deaf.
(c) Forcing himself to join in conversations.
(d) Writing down all his comments.

3. Instead of listening to French language tapes, Sedaris listens to
(a) Old rock and roll tape.
(b) Children's books on tape.
(c) American books on tape.
(d) French text books on tape.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Miss Sampson asks the previous question in order to

2. Why did Hugh's family live in the Congo?

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

4. Sedaris' mother might be described as

5. Sedaris confesses his desire to perform what songs before an audience?

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