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

2. In "Bruised," what aspect of his identity makes Sedaris afraid that people will not believe him if Olivier tells lies about his behavior?
(a) His profession.
(b) His sexual orientation.
(c) His nationality.
(d) His gender.

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

4. In what state are Sedaris and his sister in "Active Shooter"?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Florida.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) Connecticut.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Bruised," about how many people live in the village where the farmhouse is located?

2. Where were Sedaris's friends living when the man drove a vehicle into their home?

3. What is ironic about Lisa turning out to be the better shooter?

4. What is Hugh and Sedaris's house on Emerald Isle called?

5. In "Bruised," what does Clotilde occupy herself with on most days?

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