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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) The English language.
(b) Hypermarkets.
(c) Modern highways.
(d) Big cities.

2. What family event are the Sedarises anticipating when Lou first falls and has to be hospitalized?
(a) Gretchen's retirement party.
(b) Lou's 95th birthday.
(c) A family vacation to the seaside.
(d) Lisa and Bob's fortieth wedding anniversary.

3. What do Harrison and Austen prefer to spend their time doing?
(a) Scrolling through social media.
(b) Playing Nintendo Switch games.
(c) Watching cartoons on television.
(d) Watching TikTok and YouTube videos.

4. What comedian also named "David" do the nurses confuse Sedaris with in "Father Time"?
(a) Cross.
(b) Spade.
(c) Chappelle.
(d) Letterman.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What name does the gun-safety instructor keep calling Sedaris?

4. Where does Sedaris see Olivier working when Oliver is about 20 years old?

5. When Sedaris and his sister go to the gun range, what does he learn about for the first time?

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