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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: "The Vacuum" through "Fresh-Caught Haddock".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Vacuum," what is Sedaris's first thought when he hears a man shouting "Look at the fucking clown!" (147)?
(a) He thinks the man is insulting his outfit.
(b) He thinks the man is having a hallucination.
(c) He thinks the man might attack him.
(d) He thinks the man is criticizing his writing.

2. In "The Vacuum," what does Sedaris buy at the gourmet store Eataly that he later feels he has to defend to Hugh?
(a) Fruit cocktail.
(b) Hot dogs.
(c) Pasta.
(d) Chocolate milk.

3. In "The Vacuum," which standing appointment is Amy reluctant to move online?
(a) Massage.
(b) Therapy.
(c) Pilates instruction.
(d) Acupuncture.

4. 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) A nearby house has the same name.
(d) It is boring.

5. In "To Serbia with Love," what smell does Sedaris complain is omnipresent during his travels in Eastern Europe?
(a) Animal manure.
(b) Cigarette smoke.
(c) Garbage.
(d) Burning coal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comedian also named "David" do the nurses confuse Sedaris with in "Father Time"?

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

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

4. In "Father Time," what does Sedaris say was the hardest part of Lou's hospitalization for the siblings?

5. In "Fresh-Caught Haddock," what concern does Sedaris express about the looting in New York?

(see the answer key)

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