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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "Active Shooter" through "Bruised".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Bruised," what does Sedaris criticize as lacking charm?
(a) Hypermarkets.
(b) Modern highways.
(c) The English language.
(d) Big cities.

2. When Sedaris and his sister go to the gun range, what does he learn about for the first time?
(a) Gun hoarders.
(b) Trigger locks.
(c) Gun safes.
(d) Gun purses.

3. In "Bruised," what concern does Sedaris raise with Hugh about Olivier's aggressive behavior?
(a) He is concerned that Olivier may have been molested.
(b) He is concerned that Oliver's parents have rejected him.
(c) He is concerned that someone has put Olivier up to acting this way.
(d) He is concerned that Olivier may be mentally ill.

4. Where is the farmhouse that Hugh owns in "Bruised"?
(a) Chartres.
(b) North Carolina.
(c) Sussex.
(d) Normandy.

5. Who ends up cleaning most of Lou's blood up after the clock falls on him?
(a) Lisa.
(b) Bob.
(c) Kathy.
(d) Hugh.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Bruised," what word does Sedaris keep repeating as he tries to fend off Olivier's advances?

3. In "Father Time," what does Sedaris say he was primarily interested in when he was Austen's and Harrison's age?

4. What does the Bushmaster ad that Sedaris sees explicitly associate guns with?

5. What family event are the Sedarises anticipating when Lou first falls and has to be hospitalized?

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