Me Talk Pretty One Day Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 152 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Me Talk Pretty One Day Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 152 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Sedaris' attempt to recruit his guitar teacher for his jingle-singing act results in

2. Sedaris' interest in science extended only to

3. Lou Sedaris is concerned about Amy's looks because

4. During their last meeting together, Sedaris learns that Miss Sampson

5. One aspect of the food that disturbs Sedaris is

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Bonnie's character in City of Angels.

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

4. What is Sedaris' attitude toward the wealthy at the start of the essay?

5. Describe Sedaris' tone in relation to his own artistic talents.

6. What is ironic about the fact that Bonnie at last finds some "nice New Yorkers" at the Plaza Hotel?

7. Describe Amy Sedaris' appearance in the much-anticipated magazine article.

8. What features of the the typewriter does Sedaris praise?

9. What is significant about the title Go Carolina?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Comedian George Carlin once said, ""When you're born, you get a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America, you get a front row seat." Write an essay in which you identify Sedaris' attitude toward the freakish qualities of Americans. Be sure to use specific examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Consider the motifs of loss and change in Sedaris' book. Then write an essay in which you describe Sedaris' attitude toward these two motifs, supporting your ideas with specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

In Sedaris' essays, he sometimes identifies himself as without strength or control. Considering the quote,"Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power," write an essay in which you argue whether or not Sedaris truly does possess strength. Use specific examples from the text to illustrate your point.

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