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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: "Happy-Go Lucky" through "Lady Marmalade".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Fresh-Caught Haddock," what objection does Sedaris raise to one of the protest chants?
(a) He dislikes equating a sexual act with punishment.
(b) He does not believe in public swearing.
(c) He thinks it is too long and complicated to be practical.
(d) He worries that protesters are courting violence from the police.

3. In "Bruised," what word does Sedaris keep repeating as he tries to fend off Olivier's advances?
(a) Grown-up.
(b) Unhappy.
(c) Grandmother.
(d) Bruise.

4. According to "Lady Marmalade," what was unusual about the way Lou usually dressed at home?
(a) He wore his winter coat indoors.
(b) He wore the same dirty t-shirt for weeks.
(c) He often did not wear pants.
(d) He liked to wear their mother's robe.

5. In "To Serbia with Love," what nationality is Milos?
(a) Ukranian.
(b) Romanian.
(c) Polish.
(d) Serbian.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris mention having purchased at Sotheby's?

3. 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?

4. In "Lady Marmalade," what does Sedaris imply that Tiffany stole from her siblings?

5. In "Happy-Go-Lucky," how old does Lou claim to be?

(see the answer key)

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