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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: "Happy-Go Lucky" through "Lady Marmalade".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Highfalutin," how does Sedaris contrast Amy's perspective with his own?
(a) She takes the long view, while he does not.
(b) She lives in the moment, while he does not.
(c) She is self-centered, while he is not.
(d) She is empathetic, while he is not.

2. In "Lady Marmalade," what did Lou want to show the family when he unbuttoned Lisa's shirt at dinner?
(a) Her bra.
(b) Her birthmark.
(c) A bruise.
(d) A tattoo.

3. In "Happy-Go-Lucky," how does Sedaris characterize continuing media coverage of the Covid pandemic?
(a) It fails to deliver important information.
(b) It is needlessly alarmist.
(c) It causes divisions among Americans.
(d) It is unrealistically optimistic.

4. In "A Better Place," what does Sedaris say is the subject of our greatest art?
(a) Change.
(b) Family.
(c) Death.
(d) Love.

5. In "Happy-Go-Lucky," what is Lou wearing when Sedaris, Amy, and Hugh go to visit him?
(a) A red bandana.
(b) A gold bracelet.
(c) A fishing hat.
(d) Running shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Themes and Variations," what does Sedaris compare the main branch of the Chicago Public Library to?

2. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris say might prevent today's young people from enjoying a period of independence and exploration?

3. In "Happy-Go-Lucky," what event does Sedaris say released him from his obsessive consumption of the news?

4. In "Unbuttoned," what two items does Sedaris take from his father's house?

5. In "Highfalutin," what does Sedaris ultimately decide his idea of perfect happiness is?

(see the answer key)

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