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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. Reggie believes that he is a genius because
(a) Sedaris has confirmed it.
(b) His has an IQ of 130.
(c) He has a prestigious job.
(d) His childhood teachers told him so.

2. Why does Sedaris feel ashamed about his inability to speak proper French?
(a) A friend told him that French is easy if one pays attention in class.
(b) A friend told him that French children never struggle with the sex of their nouns.
(c) A friend told him that French children learn English easily.
(d) A friend told him that French is the easiest language to learn.

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

4. At first, Sedaris resists the Walkman because
(a) He believes they are too expensive.
(b) He believes it is a vulgar accessory.
(c) He believes it will make his hair look bad.
(d) He believes it is dangerous.

5. When Sedaris completes his first puzzle,
(a) He calls his ex-boyfriend to brag about it.
(b) He carries it around proudly in his wallet.
(c) He decides it is too easy for him.
(d) He calls his father to seek his approval.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris finds that some stereotypes about Americans are:

2. Sedaris has trouble sleeping since

3. Whose childhood stories does Sedaris borrow for this essay?

4. What changes Sedaris' mind about visiting France for the summer?

5. The derogatory term Martin uses for a French person is

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Sedaris attempt to charm his teacher with his humor?

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

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