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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 "Unbuttoned," what do the Sedaris siblings see out the window at Lou's house?
(a) A lightning strike.
(b) A naked woman.
(c) A doe.
(d) A drone.

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

3. On page 151 of "The Vacuum," what phrase does Sedaris say he resents having survived the pandemic?
(a) "Have a blessed day."
(b) "Welcome in."
(c) "No problem."
(d) "Howdy do."

4. In "Highfalutin," what does Sedaris say is the "saddest development in New York" in the last few decades (82)?
(a) The decrease in tourism.
(b) The advent of online retail.
(c) The cleanup of the Time Square area.
(d) The increase in homelessness.

5. In "Bruised," how old is Olivier?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 14.
(d) 16.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In "To Serbia with Love," what do the problems Sedaris lists with potential travel companions have in common?

4. In "Highfalutin," what feature that he and Amy share embarrasses Sedaris at lunch?

5. In what state are Sedaris and his sister in "Active Shooter"?

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