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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sedaris feel he is sometimes called to do as an American living in Paris?
(a) He is called to explain or defend America.
(b) He is called to defend his decision to keep his citizenship.
(c) He is called to apologize for Bill Clinton's exploits.
(d) He is called to explain his move to France.

2. The title Sedaris tried to win for sun-bathing was
(a) Miss Emollient.
(b) Miss Sunscreen.
(c) Miss Skin Cancer.
(d) Miss Sunburn.

3. The toughest trip Sedaris can remember enduring as a child involved
(a) Living with a family who did not remember his birthday.
(b) Taking part in the sack race at the IBM picnic.
(c) Taking care of his grandmother who had Alzheimer's.
(d) Having to hide in the back of a jeep while soldiers pursued him.

4. What Sedaris admires in his sister Gretchen is
(a) Her admission to art school.
(b) Her talent as a sculptor.
(c) Her own personality.
(d) Her indifference to art.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. One aspect of the food that disturbs Sedaris is

2. Sedaris has trouble sleeping since

3. Sedaris is surprised to learn that in France,

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

5. Sedaris' own family was

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