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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Big Boy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ironically, Sedaris and his siblings mock the fisherman's tan skin because
(a) It has been ruined by saltwater.
(b) It looks fake.
(c) It looks hard and leathery.
(d) It does not take the same kind of effort to achieve.

2. In the end, Sedaris decides
(a) He can not do anything about the situation.
(b) He will try to figure out the culprit when he returns to dinner.
(c) He will tell the other guests the truth about his experience.
(d) He does not feel threatened by others' opinions of him.

3. Why are the fishermen interested in Lou Sedaris' equation?
(a) They want to know how much their property would have been worth today.
(b) They want to know why he is drawing in the sand.
(c) They want to know if he is interested in buying property.
(d) They are interested in the number of grains of sand per acre.

4. Mr. Mancini claims to be
(a) A homosexual.
(b) A frustrated artist.
(c) A ladies man.
(d) A rock star.

5. What instrument does Sedaris' father choose for him?
(a) Trumpet.
(b) Piano.
(c) Guitar.
(d) Flute.

Short Answer Questions

1. What passion does Sedaris' father attempt to share with his children?

2. Sedaris' enjoyment of the ocean was ruined by

3. Two extreme facets of Paul's personality are

4. Sedaris wonders at the way Paul and his father

5. In the bathroom, the major problem Sedaris faces is

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