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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 family event are the Sedarises anticipating when Lou first falls and has to be hospitalized?
(a) Lisa and Bob's fortieth wedding anniversary.
(b) A family vacation to the seaside.
(c) Gretchen's retirement party.
(d) Lou's 95th birthday.

2. On page 194 of "A Better Place," what does Sedaris object to someone saying to describe Prince dying?
(a) "Transitioned."
(b) "Found peace."
(c) "Went home."
(d) "Slept."

3. In "Pearls," what does Sedaris say his mother would often call to read him over the phone?
(a) Obituaries.
(b) His horoscope.
(c) Wedding announcements.
(d) Job listings.

4. In "Lady Marmalade," what did Lou want to show the family when he unbuttoned Lisa's shirt at dinner?
(a) Her birthmark.
(b) A tattoo.
(c) Her bra.
(d) A bruise.

5. What does Lisa think she knows more about than other people?
(a) How to run a classroom.
(b) How to drive a car.
(c) How to defend herself.
(d) How to care for animals.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "The Vacuum," what does Sedaris's agent say will put sex workers out of business?

3. In "Highfalutin," where have Sedaris and Hugh moved just before the lunch with Amy takes place?

4. In "To Serbia with Love," what nationality does Sedaris say is blamed for much of the crime in Europe?

5. In "Themes and Variations," how does Sedaris meet Mary?

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