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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. Unlike American theaters, French theaters
(a) Do not offer a choice of seats.
(b) Do not offer many concessions.
(c) Do not offer ice cream.
(d) Do not allow repeat viewings.

2. The derogatory term Martin uses for a French person is
(a) Fritter.
(b) Fruit.
(c) French fry.
(d) Froggy.

3. Whose childhood stories does Sedaris borrow for this essay?
(a) Amy's.
(b) His father's.
(c) Hugh's.
(d) His mother's.

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

5. Sedaris deals with his new fear of speaking French by
(a) Pretending to be deaf.
(b) Writing down all his comments.
(c) Forcing himself to join in conversations.
(d) Speaking only Enlish.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Sedaris completes his first puzzle,

3. In the end, Sedaris decides

4. Thanks to his sister, Amy, Sedaris learns

5. According to Sedaris, speaking Easy French means

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Sedaris relieved that he squeals and grabs his neighbors' legs when the men are injured by the vachettes?

3. Describe the Easter celebration the Sedaris family held each year.

4. What helps Sedaris overcome his distaste for the Walkman?

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

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

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

8. What gives Sedaris a new confidence about speaking French?

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

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

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