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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 was the subject of the Ladies' Home Journal column that Sedaris liked?
(a) Travel.
(b) Astrology.
(c) Relationships.
(d) Entertaining.

2. In "Bruised," what aspect of his identity makes Sedaris afraid that people will not believe him if Olivier tells lies about his behavior?
(a) His nationality.
(b) His profession.
(c) His gender.
(d) His sexual orientation.

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

4. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris say causes the resiliency of people in their early twenties?
(a) Inexperience.
(b) Physical attractiveness.
(c) Idealism.
(d) Good health.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "To Serbia with Love," during what time of year do Sedaris and Patsy travel together?

2. In "Unbuttoned," what does Sedaris take away from the story about Russ Baker's mother?

3. In "Themes and Variations," what singer does Sedaris tell a joke about?

4. In "Unbuttoned," what item of Sedaris's does he find in his father's room at Springmoor?

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

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