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

2. What is ironic about Lisa turning out to be the better shooter?
(a) David Sederis actually has more experience shooting than does his sister Lisa.
(b) Their siblings placed bets on the outcome, and David was heavily favored.
(c) The instructor clearly believes that David will be the better shooter because he is male.
(d) David Sedaris is the one who wanted to go to the gun range, not Lisa.

3. In "Themes and Variations," what does Sedaris compare the main branch of the Chicago Public Library to?
(a) A bus station.
(b) A nightclub.
(c) A morgue.
(d) A palace.

4. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what do the joke about the police stopping a car and the farcical benefit Sedaris promises for participating in his charity event have in common?
(a) Both involve religious persecution.
(b) Both involve common stereotypes about women.
(c) Both involve non-consensual sexual contact.
(d) Both involve violence against minorities.

5. In "Hurricane Season," how does Sedaris characterize the difference between his own anger and Hugh's?
(a) His anger is justified; Hugh's anger is arbitrary.
(b) His anger is sarcastic; Hugh's anger is aggressive.
(c) His anger is personal; Hugh's anger is generalized.
(d) His anger is fleeting; Hugh's anger is long-lasting.