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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 "Themes and Variations," who helps Sedaris choose a person to give money to at the public library?
(a) The security guard.
(b) A mother and child.
(c) A community college student.
(d) The reference librarian.

2. In "Fresh-Caught Haddock," what does Sedaris metaphorically compare the BLM protests to?
(a) Public transportation.
(b) A high-school pep rally.
(c) The tentacles of a squid.
(d) Hurricane Florence.

3. What does the Blue Mountain School District give its students to fight off an armed gunman?
(a) Pepper spray.
(b) Paint guns.
(c) Rocks.
(d) Whistles.

4. How does Sedaris feel when Harrison tells him that he has never heard of Sedaris's books?
(a) Superior.
(b) Indignant.
(c) Amused.
(d) Hurt.

5. In "Themes and Variations," how does Sedaris meet Mary?
(a) She owns a bookstore.
(b) She is a front desk clerk.
(c) She is a taxi driver.
(d) She is his media escort.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "To Serbia with Love," what nationality is Milos?

2. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what is Sedaris's purpose in mentioning Gretchen's program of study and Amy's work at Second City?

3. In "Themes and Variations," which person that he encounters during his tour does Sedaris say might be the only one who really "sees" him?

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

5. What name does the gun-safety instructor keep calling Sedaris?

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