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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After his gourmet meal, Sedaris elects to
(a) Grab a hot dog on the way to the movies.
(b) Eat a plate of nachos at the movies.
(c) Eat a huge bucket of popcorn at the movies.
(d) Grab a burger at a fast-food place.

3. Sedaris compares his father's most recent dog, Sophie, to
(a) A capricious young bride.
(b) A trophy wife.
(c) An inexperienced substitute teacher.
(d) A substitute wife.

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

5. 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 getting married.
(c) His daughter, Amy, is going to appear in a magazine article.
(d) His daughter ,Amy, has lost a considerable amount of weight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Valencia is

2. Why are the fishermen interested in Lou Sedaris' equation?

3. When Mancini insists he name his guitar, Sedaris names his "Joan," after

4. In the end, Sedaris decides

5. Who or what threatens to divide Sedaris' class?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Sedaris' tone in relation to his own artistic talents.

2. What is ironic about the fact that Bonnie at last finds some "nice New Yorkers" at the Plaza Hotel?

3. Why does the young Sedaris miss the irony of the fisherman's inability to live by the seashore?

4. What attributes of Paul's relationship with his father seem to balance out his directness and crude behavior?

5. Describe Bonnie's character in City of Angels.

6. What reasons does Sedaris list for hating computers?

7. How has Sedaris' mother explained bodily functions?

8. Why does Sedaris feel the need to offer a comment to the final performance artist he mentions in the essay before he leaves?

9. Why does Sedaris seem to object so strongly to his speech therapy sessions?

10. Why does Sedaris suggest Miss Sampson's "timing was off" when she reveals her human side during their last session?

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