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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Me Talk Pretty One Day.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The title Sedaris tried to win for sun-bathing was
(a) Miss Sunscreen.
(b) Miss Emollient.
(c) Miss Sunburn.
(d) Miss Skin Cancer.

2. The dog Mr. and Mrs. Sedaris coddled as empty-nesters was
(a) Sadie the cat.
(b) Madchen 2, the replacement German Shepard.
(c) Mumbles, the teddy bear.
(d) Melina, a Great Dane.

3. By way of explanation, Amy Sedaris explains her "bruises" and "sores" by saying
(a) Her public should love her no matter what she looks like.
(b) She is finally in love.
(c) Her father beat her up.
(d) She fell down the stairs.

4. Sedaris bonds with the other students
(a) Over the common fear that they will never learn French.
(b) Over the common hope that their teacher will like them.
(c) Over their common fear of failing the class.
(d) Over their hatred for the teacher.

5. Sedaris attempts to impress his teacher by
(a) Using his humor to make homework assignments interesting.
(b) Speaking perfect French.
(c) Speaking only English in class.
(d) Using his humor to lighten up the class.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite his experiences, Sedaris still finds the view of Manhattan and the fantasy of wealth

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

3. Though the teacher ridicules him in the end, Sedaris is proud because

4. Lou Sedaris busies himself

5. What prompts Sedaris to find a job in New York?

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