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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Shiner Like a Diamond.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sedaris enjoys Alisha's visits because
(a) She is willing to do whatever anyone else wants to do.
(b) She never brings guests.
(c) She has her own opinions on New York.
(d) She is independent and always goes out on her own.

2. Amy Sedaris is fond of
(a) Dressing up and impersonating others.
(b) Gaining and losing weight haphazardly.
(c) Impersonating her father.
(d) Having her picture taken for the newspaper.

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

4. Sedaris' mother might be described as
(a) An inventor.
(b) Pragmatic.
(c) A theorist.
(d) Visionary.

5. Sedaris describes his guitar teacher as
(a) Short.
(b) A midget.
(c) An expert.
(d) A dwarf.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lou Sedaris excited about at the start of the essay?

2. Ironically, the food at the restaurant is described as

3. Ironically, Sedaris and his siblings mock the fisherman's tan skin because

4. Why is Sedaris unable to ignore the problem?

5. Sedaris feels out of place in the restaurant because

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