1. In "Hurricane Season," what motivates Hugh to lock Gretchen and Sedaris out of the house?
(a) They imitate the pinching motions of crabs, implying that Hugh is being unreasonable.
(b) They tell him that they think the fish is overcooked.
(c) They agree with a renter about the dilapidated condition of some chairs.
(d) They tease Hugh about the name of the rental house.

2. 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) A public park.
(b) Subway.
(c) The bus station.
(d) McDonald's.

3. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what advice is Sedaris defending with his example of a grandmother who gives a grandchild a graduation gift?
(a) People should be grateful for small gestures.
(b) People should take better care of their elders.
(c) People should write thank-you letters.
(d) People should treasure their families.

4. In "Hurricane Season," what comment does Sedaris make about the names of hurricanes?
(a) They are too old-fashioned.
(b) They are too innocent-sounding.
(c) They should include traditionally male names.
(d) They should include names with diverse ethnic origins.

5. In "To Serbia with Love," what do the problems Sedaris lists with potential travel companions have in common?
(a) They involve choosing variety over depth of experience.
(b) They involve choosing active experiences with nature over cultural engagement.
(c) They involve sacrificing convenience for a cheaper price.
(d) They involve overscheduling time at the expense of real relaxation.