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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 "Lady Marmalade," what is the name of the reform school that Tiffany was sent to?
(a) The Élan School.
(b) The Oakley School.
(c) Provo Canyon School.
(d) Running Springs School.

2. In "Happy-Go-Lucky," what is Lou wearing when Sedaris, Amy, and Hugh go to visit him?
(a) A fishing hat.
(b) A red bandana.
(c) A gold bracelet.
(d) Running shoes.

3. In "Lady Marmalade," what incident causes Lou's attitude toward Gretchen to change?
(a) He discovers her having sex with her boyfriend.
(b) He finds marijuana in her bedroom.
(c) She accuses him of inappropriate behavior.
(d) She moves out when she is only seventeen.

4. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what item does Sedaris tells students to not bother buying unless they can afford one of two specific brands?
(a) Caviar.
(b) Stationery.
(c) Scented candles.
(d) Running shoes.

5. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris say might prevent today's young people from enjoying a period of independence and exploration?
(a) Health care costs.
(b) Student debt.
(c) The housing crisis.
(d) The job market.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Better Place," what does Sedaris envy about the group at the table across the room?

2. In "Highfalutin," what is Sedaris insulted at being mistaken for?

3. In "Fresh-Caught Haddock," what objection does Sedaris raise to one of the protest chants?

4. In "Father Time," what does Sedaris say is "unbearable" in children (26)?

5. In "Themes and Variations," which person that he encounters during his tour does Sedaris say might be the only one who really "sees" him?

(see the answer key)

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