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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 is considered a celebrity by French teenagers because
(a) He is a published author.
(b) He owns a glamorous home.
(c) He knows many celebrities.
(d) He is from New York City.

2. In most of his fantasies, Sedaris gives himself
(a) A faithful sidekick.
(b) A handicap he needs to overcome.
(c) Extraordinary gifts or powers.
(d) A fortune to spend any way he wants.

3. Sedaris notes that American businesses ask consumers to conserve water and napkins, but not
(a) Items that can be re-used.
(b) The services or products consumers pay for.
(c) The services or products that are complimentary.
(d) Expensive items.

4. Why are the students in Sedaris' French class intimidated by the teacher?
(a) The teacher is sarcastic and ridicules the students.
(b) The teacher claims to believe all the students are stupid.
(c) The teacher will not allow the students to speak aloud in class.
(d) The teacher refuses to speak French until lthe students speak it perfectly.

5. Sedaris bonds with the other students
(a) Over the common fear that they will never learn French.
(b) Over their hatred for the teacher.
(c) Over their common fear of failing the class.
(d) Over the common hope that their teacher will like them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris is surprised to learn that in France,

2. In the Mr. Science fantasy, Sedaris

3. Sedaris says he sounds like an evil baby when speaking French because

4. Which of the following is not an unusual word Sedaris learned in French?

5. When Hugh's father was late picking him up from the movies, he discovered

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Sedaris devastated to learn that his former boyfriend works the Times crossword puzzle?

2. Why are Sedaris' fantasies about manipulating American people rather than French people?

3. While watching the girl dangle from a broken ride at the Paris street fair, what is Sedaris most concerned about?

4. What does Sedaris notice about Americans while living in France?

5. What does Sedaris finally conclude about his obsession with crossword puzzles?

6. Why is Reggie so indignant about his job on the construction site clean-up crew?

7. Why does Sedaris claim Americans believe French people are arrogant?

8. Why is Sedaris even more afraid to speak French while taking a class in Paris?

9. What has become Sedaris' habit when friends come to visit him in Paris?

10. Why does Sedaris fear he is considered the village idiot in Normandy?

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