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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 has trouble sleeping since
(a) He gave up caffeinated beverages.
(b) He moved to Paris.
(c) He moved in with Hugh.
(d) He gave up drugs and alcohol.

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

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

4. Thanks to his sister, Amy, Sedaris learns
(a) The score to Madame Butterfly.
(b) The score to Phantom of the Opera.
(c) Medical terms in French.
(d) Literary terms in French.

5. What does Sedaris admit to feeling for America?
(a) Contempt.
(b) Arrogance.
(c) Pride.
(d) Anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris initially offends the American couple by

2. Why did Hugh's family live in the Congo?

3. In the end, Sedaris decides

4. Sedaris is surprised to learn that in France,

5. Sedaris finds that most of the people in class share the belief that

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Sedaris finally start referring to nouns in their plural form?

7. Why does Sedaris find the many signs posted in America ironic?

8. Why does Sedaris allow the American couple to insult him without admitting he speaks English?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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