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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Today's Special.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. After his gourmet meal, Sedaris elects to
(a) Grab a hot dog on the way to the movies.
(b) Eat a huge bucket of popcorn at the movies.
(c) Grab a burger at a fast-food place.
(d) Eat a plate of nachos at the movies.

4. Sedaris goes to work for Patrick because
(a) Valencia has demanded he and Patrick catch a rare bird.
(b) Valencia has refused to pay him, and Patrick is wealthy.
(c) Valencia has cut his hours, and Patrick offers him a job moving furniture.
(d) Patrick has the same contempt for the wealthy that Sedaris feels.

5. Sedaris fears his father is not up to the task of caring for his new dog, Sophie, because
(a) She is violent and does not obey him.
(b) He is older now, and she is old and dying.
(c) He is not as attentive to pets as he used to be.
(d) He is older now, and she is young and strong.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adds to Sedaris' tension while he is in the bathroom?

2. In the end, Sedaris decides

3. What Sedaris admires in his sister Gretchen is

4. Sedaris questions

5. Paul's relationship with his father might be described as

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