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

2. Sedaris insists that Hugh take the IQ test with him
(a) So that he can prove he is a genius to his father.
(b) So that he can prove he is smarter than Hugh.
(c) So that he can compare his score to someone else's.
(d) So that Hugh can translate the test into English for him.

3. As an adult, what prompts Sedaris to believe he is a genius?
(a) His philosophical theories.
(b) Drugs.
(c) His art.
(d) Alcohol.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris is considered a celebrity by French teenagers because

2. Tea keeps Sedaris awake because

3. Using the reference books, Sedaris discovers a whole new world of

4. Sedaris has trouble sleeping since

5. The celebrity Sedaris' barber is fascinated by is

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sedaris eventually take the Mensa IQ test?

2. Describe one way in which Sedaris attempts to memorize masculine and feminine nouns.

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

4. Ultimately, how does Sedaris claim to feel about Hugh's experiences?

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

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

7. In the end, what does the class discussion on Easter lead Sedaris to conclude?

8. How has Sedaris' childhood been different from Hugh's?

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

10. Why does the barber refuse to believe Jodi Foster would clean up after her own dog while walking on the beach?

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