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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. During his experience as a mover, Sedaris begins to change because

2. The scientific term Sedaris fears his father will use is

3. Rather than sports, Sedaris states that he and his fellow speech therapy students were more interested in

4. Miss Sampson attempts to illustrate Sedaris' speech problem by

5. Where music is concerned, Sedaris' father could be described as a

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sedaris claim to prefer the belief that his television is inhabited by tiny humans over a scientific explanation of its workings?

2. How does Sedaris' mother respond to the music lessons the kids are taking?

3. What does Sedaris find unusual about the way the food in his neighborhood restaurants is served on the plate.

4. Why does Sedaris resist learning to play the guitar?

5. What attributes of Paul's relationship with his father seem to balance out his directness and crude behavior?

6. How are Sedaris' parents described differently in the chapter?

7. What is significant about the title Go Carolina?

8. What are the main differences between Sedaris and his father outlined in the chapter?

9. Why does Sedaris believe there are no "normal" restaurants left in his neighborhood?

10. Why does Sedaris suggest Miss Sampson's "timing was off" when she reveals her human side during their last session?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Considering Sedaris' exploration of the motifs of language and communication, write an essay in which you determine a conclusion or theme at which Sedaris arrives in his essays. Use specific examples of Sedaris' experiences with language and communication to develop and support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Consider the motifs of trauma and tragedy in Sedaris' essays. Write an essay of your own in which you reflect on the effect of trauma and tragedy on Sedaris or other characters. Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Considering the family and relationship stories Sedaris recounts in his book, write an essay in which you describe the success of his relationships in general. Using specific examples to support your argument, evaluate Sedaris' own reflection on the important relationships in his life.

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