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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 "Lady Marmalade," what does Sedaris say about Lou's physical aggression towards him and his siblings?
(a) Physical abuse is wrong, regardless of the context.
(b) Lou's aggression was mostly verbal and very seldom physical.
(c) It scarred each of the siblings in different ways.
(d) Sedaris would want to be allowed to act the same way toward his own children.

2. In "A Better Place," what specific rhetorical technique does Sedaris complain about?
(a) Euphemism.
(b) Understatement.
(c) Oxymoron.
(d) Hyperbole.

3. In "Unbuttoned," what word does Sedaris point out is one that Lou habitually uses to describe others?
(a) Bum.
(b) Weakling.
(c) Weasel.
(d) Freak.

4. In "Highfalutin," whose poor behavior with service staff does Sedaris say inspired him to be extra warm and friendly?
(a) Hugh's.
(b) Amy's.
(c) Sharon's.
(d) Lou's.

5. In "Unbuttoned," what does Sedaris take away from the story about Russ Baker's mother?
(a) Everyone has issues with their parents, not just him.
(b) It is important to mend relationships while you still have the opportunity.
(c) You cannot always take literally the things people say when they are suffering.
(d) It is futile to desperately pursue approval from a specific person.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "To Serbia with Love," what does Sedaris learn "Belgrade" means?

2. In "Unbuttoned," what does Sedaris notice on the floor of his father's house?

3. In "A Better Place," what feature of the restaurant does Sedaris repeatedly complain about?

4. In "Hurricane Season," what amenity does Sedaris say is irritating for next-door-neighbors?

5. In "Highfalutin," what does Sedaris say is the "saddest development in New York" in the last few decades (82)?

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