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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Late Show.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the end, Sedaris decides
(a) To "steal" Hugh's wallet and create a scene on the train.
(b) To pretend to steal Martin's wallet just for fun.
(c) Not to admit he speaks English because he is embarrased.
(d) Not to admit he speaks English, as he enjoys the misunderstanding.

2. Sedaris' first artistic success takes the form of
(a) Two wooden crates filled with garbage.
(b) Toe nail clippings.
(c) A frying pan full of toy soldiers.
(d) A nest of human hair.

3. Sedaris does poorly on the IQ test because
(a) The testing room was too hot.
(b) He does not understand the questions in French.
(c) He does not know the answers to the questions.
(d) He is distracted by the teacher.

4. When Sedaris can no longer turn to his friends and family for help with the puzzles, he
(a) Has to buy reference books.
(b) Has to buy a French dictionary.
(c) Has to give up the puzzles for a while.
(d) Has to buy a cell phone to call them in America.

5. Sedaris claims he sees so many movies because
(a) He has not seen most of these films in America.
(b) He is too intimidated by the French to do anything else.
(c) He has no interest in other attractions.
(d) He is too lazy to do anything else.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris and his father seem to

2. Bonnie comes to enjoy New York when

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

4. The scientific term Sedaris fears his father will use is

5. After his gourmet meal, Sedaris elects to

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