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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 is from New York City.
(c) He knows many celebrities.
(d) He owns a glamorous home.

2. According to Sedaris, what did Hugh gain from his difficult experiences?
(a) A sense of fortitude.
(b) A position with the State Department.
(c) A great selection of childhood stories.
(d) A sense of self-righteousness.

3. Some of the themes Sedaris finds common in his fantasies are
(a) The ability to control others and be uncontrollable himself.
(b) Good looks and an interest in the good of all others.
(c) Good looks and the ability to control others.
(d) The ability to foresee the future, and the ability to correct others' mistakes.

4. In most of his fantasies, Sedaris gives himself
(a) A handicap he needs to overcome.
(b) A fortune to spend any way he wants.
(c) A faithful sidekick.
(d) Extraordinary gifts or powers.

5. Tea keeps Sedaris awake because
(a) He can only drink a cup or two before it makes him sick.
(b) It is considered "decaf," which offends him.
(c) He does not like the taste of it.
(d) It is caffeinated and makes him need to use the bathroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris is somewhat flattered by the notion that he might be a pick-pocket because

2. Sedaris notes that American businesses ask consumers to conserve water and napkins, but not

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

4. Why did the class have to explain Easter to the Moroccan woman?

5. Thanks to his sister, Amy, Sedaris learns

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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