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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Twelve Moments in the Life of the Artist.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The irony of the fisherman's position is that
(a) They are not even trying to be tan.
(b) They can no longer afford to live by the beach.
(c) They can understand Lou Sedaris' scientific equations.
(d) They can no longer fish in the ocean.

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

3. Sedaris' first artistic success takes the form of
(a) A frying pan full of toy soldiers.
(b) Two wooden crates filled with garbage.
(c) Toe nail clippings.
(d) A nest of human hair.

4. Miss Sampson believes Sedaris lisps because
(a) He never learned to speak correctly.
(b) He has a lazy tongue.
(c) He wants to stand out among other students.
(d) He cannot hear the sound of his own voice.

5. What prompts Lou Sedaris to enroll his children in music lessons?
(a) He attends a concert for Dave Brubeck and his sons.
(b) His attends a rock concert with his children.
(c) He attends a concert for the Von Trapp Family Singers.
(d) He attends a jazz festival with his children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris finally recognizes Mr. Mancini as a fellow outsider when

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

3. Sedaris describes his guitar teacher as

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

5. Sedaris' interest in science extended only to

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