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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 does poorly on the IQ test because
(a) The testing room was too hot.
(b) He does not know the answers to the questions.
(c) He does not understand the questions in French.
(d) He is distracted by the teacher.

2. The celebrity Sedaris' barber is fascinated by is
(a) Mel Gibson.
(b) Madonna.
(c) Michael Jackson.
(d) Jodi Foster.

3. In the end, Sedaris decides
(a) To pretend to steal Martin's wallet just for fun.
(b) Not to admit he speaks English, as he enjoys the misunderstanding.
(c) Not to admit he speaks English because he is embarrased.
(d) To "steal" Hugh's wallet and create a scene on the train.

4. In the Mr. Science fantasy, Sedaris
(a) is given the Nobel prize for literature.
(b) is a gynecologist.
(c) decides to let illnesses take their natural course.
(d) Is able to cure AIDS, cancer, and the appearance of old age.

5. Sedaris' own family was
(a) Greek Orthodox.
(b) Atheist.
(c) Russian Orthodox.
(d) Catholic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Reggie believes that he is a genius because

2. At the end of the essay, Sedaris compares himself to

3. Unlike American theaters, French theaters

4. One glaring difference Sedaris notices between watching movies in the U.S and watching them in Paris is

5. Sedaris insists that Hugh take the IQ test with him

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Sedaris do to help himself sleep at night when various beverages fail him?

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

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

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

10. Why does Sedaris believe he cannot have the same movie-viewing experiences in America that he has in Paris?

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