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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. What do Sedaris and his sister agree the gun range would be an ideal location for?
(a) Shooting an NRA commercial.
(b) Practicing before a mass shooting.
(c) Committing suicide.
(d) Hosting a bachelor party.

2. What is Hugh and Sedaris's house on Emerald Isle called?
(a) XtaSea.
(b) Afterdune Delight.
(c) Tip Sea.
(d) Sea Section.

3. What is ironic about Lisa turning out to be the better shooter?
(a) David Sedaris is the one who wanted to go to the gun range, not Lisa.
(b) Their siblings placed bets on the outcome, and David was heavily favored.
(c) The instructor clearly believes that David will be the better shooter because he is male.
(d) David Sederis actually has more experience shooting than does his sister Lisa.

4. In "Father Time," what does Sedaris say was the hardest part of Lou's hospitalization for the siblings?
(a) Paying the hospital bills.
(b) Making time to be at the hospital.
(c) Seeing their father's confusion.
(d) Seeing their father in pain.

5. What is the name of the nursing home that Lou moves into?
(a) Hillcrest.
(b) Mayview.
(c) Springmoor.
(d) Oakpointe.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What do Harrison and Austen prefer to spend their time doing?

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

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