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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 "A Speech to the Graduates," what is Sedaris's purpose in mentioning the speaker at his own graduation?
(a) He is introducing a theme he will expand on in his own remarks.
(b) He intends to charm his audience with his humility.
(c) He hopes to impress his audience with his own experiences.
(d) He means to contrast his own speech with that speaker's remarks.

2. In "Happy-Go-Lucky," what is Sedaris relieved that his father does not remember accurately?
(a) How much of their family's laughter was directed at him.
(b) The real circumstances under which he got the guitar.
(c) The negative things Sedaris has written about him.
(d) Their mother's illness and death.

3. In "Lady Marmalade," what new role does Lou take on once all of his children have moved out?
(a) Neighborhood watch.
(b) Landlord.
(c) Photographer.
(d) Accountant.

4. In "Unbuttoned," what word does Sedaris point out is one that Lou habitually uses to describe others?
(a) Weakling.
(b) Weasel.
(c) Bum.
(d) Freak.

5. In "A Better Place," what is Sedaris's response to the idea that his father will always be with him?
(a) His father was never with him in life.
(b) He does not want his father to be with him.
(c) His father is not some kind of eternal stalker.
(d) He will make an effort to swear less, in that case.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sedaris see Olivier working when Oliver is about 20 years old?

2. In "Bruised," what does Sedaris criticize as lacking charm?

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 "Highfalutin," what does Amy describe cutting up while under the influence of psychedelics?

5. What comedian also named "David" do the nurses confuse Sedaris with in "Father Time"?

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