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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 does the Blue Mountain School District give its students to fight off an armed gunman?
(a) Paint guns.
(b) Pepper spray.
(c) Whistles.
(d) Rocks.

2. In "Lady Marmalade," what does Sedaris imply that Tiffany stole from her siblings?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Prescription drugs.
(c) Cash.
(d) Jewelry.

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?
(a) The man picking up cigarette butts to smoke.
(b) The man from the group home who takes the cigarettes he offers.
(c) The McDonald's employee at the airport.
(d) The community college student in the library.

4. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris say causes the resiliency of people in their early twenties?
(a) Idealism.
(b) Physical attractiveness.
(c) Inexperience.
(d) Good health.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "Lady Marmalade," what was unusual about the way Lou usually dressed at home?

2. What is the name of the nursing home that Lou moves into?

3. In "Happy-Go-Lucky," what event does Sedaris say released him from his obsessive consumption of the news?

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

5. In "Pearls," what does Sedaris say his mother would often call to read him over the phone?

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