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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where music is concerned, Sedaris' father could be described as a
(a) Dreamer.
(b) Realist.
(c) Professional.
(d) Skeptic.

2. Why is Sedaris unable to ignore the problem?
(a) Everyone else has already tried to clean it up an failed.
(b) He feels guilty about leaving a mess behind for others to clean up.
(c) Everyone else knows he has been in the bathroom.
(d) He is obsessive about cleanliness.

3. The question "Which do you like better, State or Carolina?" refers to
(a) Two local towns.
(b) University football teams.
(c) Two different titles for one football team.
(d) Contenders for the Superbowl title.

4. During their last meeting together, Sedaris learns that Miss Sampson
(a) Is aware of his homosexuality.
(b) Has been fired because she could not help the students.
(c) Is leaving to work at another school.
(d) Has quit her job because she feels like a failure.

5. Ironically, the food at the restaurant is described as
(a) Traditional American.
(b) Dada-esque.
(c) American Gothic.
(d) Home cooking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris' father asks him if he knows

2. The title Sedaris tried to win for sun-bathing was

3. Sedaris feels out of place in the restaurant because

4. Mr. Mancini claims to be

5. Sedaris and his father seem to

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