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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 name does the gun-safety instructor keep calling Sedaris?
(a) Randy.
(b) Mike.
(c) Lonnie.
(d) Tom.

2. In "Bruised," about how many people live in the village where the farmhouse is located?
(a) 1,500.
(b) 15,000.
(c) 50.
(d) 500.

3. What does the Bushmaster ad that Sedaris sees explicitly associate guns with?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Safety.
(c) Romance.
(d) Masculinity.

4. In "Bruised," what word does Sedaris use to describe Hugh's farmhouse?
(a) Shack.
(b) Hovel.
(c) Kennel.
(d) Stable.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Sedaris and his sister agree the gun range would be an ideal location for?

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

4. In "Bruised," what does Sedaris criticize as lacking charm?

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

(see the answer key)

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