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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 "Fresh-Caught Haddock," what objection does Sedaris raise to one of the protest chants?
(a) He worries that protesters are courting violence from the police.
(b) He thinks it is too long and complicated to be practical.
(c) He does not believe in public swearing.
(d) He dislikes equating a sexual act with punishment.

2. In "Themes and Variations," what two topics does Sedaris note seem to overlap in many jokes?
(a) Sex and misogyny.
(b) Misogyny and politics.
(c) Religion and sex.
(d) Politics and religion.

3. 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) Lou's 95th birthday.
(d) Gretchen's retirement party.

4. In "Happy-Go-Lucky," what is the subject of the Delacroix painting that hangs over Lou's bed?
(a) A Spanish bullfight.
(b) A field of sunflowers.
(c) Women cutting wheat.
(d) A Paris street scene.

5. In "Highfalutin," to what does Sedaris attribute Hugh agreeing to paint Amy's new apartment?
(a) Amy is the kind of person people just like to do things for.
(b) Hugh is trying to do something nice for Sedaris by helping his sister.
(c) Hugh is trying to make up for recently yelling at Amy.
(d) Amy is secretly a very manipulative person.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Themes and Variations," who helps Sedaris choose a person to give money to at the public library?

2. What do Sedaris and his sister agree the gun range would be an ideal location for?

3. In "Pearls," what age does Sedaris say is the official start of old age?

4. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris say might prevent today's young people from enjoying a period of independence and exploration?

5. In "Unbuttoned," which of Sedaris's siblings says that Lou is their best friend?

(see the answer key)

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