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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Learning Curve.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Instead of the performance piece in the twelfth "moment," Sedaris seems to admire
(a) The courage of the performer.
(b) The metaphors apparent in the performance.
(c) The beauty of the ordinary world around him.
(d) The number of people attending the performance.

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

3. What passion does Sedaris' father attempt to share with his children?
(a) His love of North Carolina.
(b) His love of quartets.
(c) His love of guitar.
(d) His love of jazz.

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

5. Mr. Mancini makes Sedaris uncomfortable by constantly referring to
(a) Popular songs Sedaris does not know.
(b) Men and sex.
(c) Women and sex.
(d) Jazz musicians.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miss Sampson believes Sedaris lisps because

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

3. When Mancini insists he name his guitar, Sedaris names his "Joan," after

4. Why are the fishermen interested in Lou Sedaris' equation?

5. Miss Sampson asks the previous question in order to

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