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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 is considered a celebrity by French teenagers because
(a) He is a published author.
(b) He owns a glamorous home.
(c) He is from New York City.
(d) He knows many celebrities.

2. Sedaris is disappointed when
(a) Police make everyone leave the scene at the Paris fair.
(b) Police inform him that the accident is not a planned part of the show.
(c) Police accuse him of being a gawker.
(d) Police help the blonde woman at the fair.

3. At the Festival of Saint Anne, Sedaris is offered the chance to
(a) Watch someone get injured by the vachettes.
(b) Save his admission fee by agreeing to enter the ring with the vachettes.
(c) Watch Saint Anne play soccer against the vachettes.
(d) Save his admission fee by agreeing to repair a carnival ride.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the start of the essay, Sedaris explains how he met

3. What holiday does Sedaris find himself explaining to a Moroccan woman in his French class?

4. When Sedaris watches American movies in Paris, he

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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