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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 "Pearls," what instrument does Hugh take up?
(a) Piano.
(b) Guitar.
(c) Violin.
(d) Oboe.

2. In "Fresh-Caught Haddock," why is wearing a mask at the protest a relief to Sedaris?
(a) He has grown paranoid about catching Covid.
(b) He does not have to monitor his own facial expressions.
(c) People cannot see that he is not chanting along.
(d) He worries about being recognized by the media.

3. In "Father Time," what does Sedaris say was the hardest part of Lou's hospitalization for the siblings?
(a) Seeing their father's confusion.
(b) Seeing their father in pain.
(c) Paying the hospital bills.
(d) Making time to be at the hospital.

4. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what is Sedaris's purpose in mentioning the speaker at his own graduation?
(a) He means to contrast his own speech with that speaker's remarks.
(b) He intends to charm his audience with his humility.
(c) He is introducing a theme he will expand on in his own remarks.
(d) He hopes to impress his audience with his own experiences.

5. In "Pearls," what age does Sedaris say is the official start of old age?
(a) 60.
(b) 50.
(c) 45.
(d) 55.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is ironic about Lisa turning out to be the better shooter?

2. In "Fresh-Caught Haddock," what is Amy's implied motivation for wanting to take a trip to Emerald Isle?

3. In "Themes and Variations," what are the details of the airport McDonald's employee's appearance intended to convey?

4. In "Fresh-Caught Haddock," what does Sedaris imply is true about attempts to point out various forms of racism in America?

5. In "Bruised," what concern does Sedaris raise with Hugh about Olivier's aggressive behavior?

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