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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. What most bothers Sedaris about the phrases he discusses in "A Better Place" ?
(a) They are hypocritical.
(b) They are obvious lies.
(c) They are empty of meaning.
(d) They are self-serving.

2. In "Unbuttoned," which of Sedaris's siblings says that Lou is their best friend?
(a) Lisa.
(b) Gretchen.
(c) Amy.
(d) Paul.

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

4. In "Fresh-Caught Haddock," what is Amy's implied motivation for wanting to take a trip to Emerald Isle?
(a) She wants to get away from the pandemic response in New York.
(b) She misses her other siblings and wants to visit them.
(c) She is worried that they have not been to see Lou in several months.
(d) She feels unsafe in New York during the protests.

5. In "Bruised," how old is Olivier?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 16.
(d) 14.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "To Serbia with Love," what does Sedaris learn "Belgrade" means?

2. In "Bruised," what does Clotilde occupy herself with on most days?

3. In "To Serbia with Love," what do the problems Sedaris lists with potential travel companions have in common?

4. In "Unbuttoned," what question does Lou ask his children?

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

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