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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Hugh's family live in the Congo?
(a) Hugh's father was African.
(b) Hugh's father was with the U.S. State Department.
(c) Hugh's father was a missionary.
(d) Hugh's father was a U.S. Senator.

3. Sedaris attempts to impress his teacher by
(a) Using his humor to make homework assignments interesting.
(b) Using his humor to lighten up the class.
(c) Speaking only English in class.
(d) Speaking perfect French.

4. Instead of listening to French language tapes, Sedaris listens to
(a) Old rock and roll tape.
(b) American books on tape.
(c) French text books on tape.
(d) Children's books on tape.

5. Hugh claims Sedaris is a genius at
(a) Vacuuming and naming stuffed animals.
(b) Vacuuming and drinking.
(c) Shopping and learning French.
(d) Shopping and naming stuffed animals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris has trouble sleeping since

2. In this essay, Sedaris' itineraries revolve around

3. When Sedaris can no longer turn to his friends and family for help with the puzzles, he

4. Sedaris takes it personally when his teacher says

5. Sedaris does poorly on the IQ test because

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sedaris attempt to charm his teacher with his humor?

2. Why is Reggie so indignant about his job on the construction site clean-up crew?

3. Why is Sedaris even more afraid to speak French while taking a class in Paris?

4. Why does Sedaris believe he cannot have the same movie-viewing experiences in America that he has in Paris?

5. While watching the girl dangle from a broken ride at the Paris street fair, what is Sedaris most concerned about?

6. What does Sedaris notice about Americans while living in France?

7. What helps Sedaris overcome his distaste for the Walkman?

8. Why does the barber refuse to believe Jodi Foster would clean up after her own dog while walking on the beach?

9. Describe one way in which Sedaris attempts to memorize masculine and feminine nouns.

10. What has become Sedaris' habit when friends come to visit him in Paris?

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