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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through I Pledge Allegiance to the Bag.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sedaris confesses his own fear is that
(a) His self-worth is based on how many facts he can memorize.
(b) His self-worth is reflected by his ex-boyfriend's indifference.
(c) His self-worth is based on completion of the puzzles.
(d) His self-worth is determined by the reference books.

2. Unlike Sedaris' childhood fieldtrips to historic villages, Hugh's school took him to visit
(a) A minefield.
(b) A war zone.
(c) A slaughterhouse.
(d) A weapons factory.

3. What instrument does Sedaris' father choose for him?
(a) Piano.
(b) Flute.
(c) Trumpet.
(d) Guitar.

4. Sedaris' own family was
(a) Atheist.
(b) Russian Orthodox.
(c) Greek Orthodox.
(d) Catholic.

5. What does Sedaris feel he is sometimes called to do as an American living in Paris?
(a) He is called to explain his move to France.
(b) He is called to defend his decision to keep his citizenship.
(c) He is called to apologize for Bill Clinton's exploits.
(d) He is called to explain or defend America.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris enjoys Alisha's visits because

2. Why is it difficult for Sedaris to travel with a typewriter?

3. Sedaris questions

4. Sedaris fears his father is not up to the task of caring for his new dog, Sophie, because

5. How does Sedaris prepare to teach his workshop?

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