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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 new role does Lou take on once all of his children have moved out?
(a) Landlord.
(b) Photographer.
(c) Neighborhood watch.
(d) Accountant.

2. In "To Serbia with Love," during what time of year do Sedaris and Patsy travel together?
(a) August.
(b) April.
(c) December.
(d) June.

3. In "Hurricane Season," what objection do Sedaris and his sister have to the name Hugh has chosen for the rental house?
(a) It is offensive.
(b) They do not really understand it.
(c) It is boring.
(d) A nearby house has the same name.

4. In "Themes and Variations," what location does Sedaris immediately think of when he is looking for a place to give away the first $50?
(a) Subway.
(b) The bus station.
(c) A public park.
(d) McDonald's.

5. In "A Better Place," what does Sedaris envy about the group at the table across the room?
(a) Their food has been delivered sooner.
(b) They are all drinking wine.
(c) No one is trying to make conversation.
(d) They seem to be laughing a lot.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Highfalutin," what feature that he and Amy share embarrasses Sedaris at lunch?

2. In "Hurricane Season," where does Sedaris get the idea for the name he wants to call the rental house?

3. In "To Serbia with Love," what irritates Sedaris about his driver in Lisbon?

4. In "Highfalutin," who are Lex and Germalina?

5. In "A Better Place," what objection does Sedaris make to people saying that his father did his best?

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