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

2. In "Bruised," what does Clotilde occupy herself with on most days?
(a) Playing with dominoes.
(b) Collecting mushrooms and berries.
(c) Learning to bake.
(d) Swimming in the river.

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

4. How does Sedaris feel when Harrison tells him that he has never heard of Sedaris's books?
(a) Hurt.
(b) Superior.
(c) Amused.
(d) Indignant.

5. In "Bruised," how old is Olivier?
(a) 14.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 16.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who ends up cleaning most of Lou's blood up after the clock falls on him?

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

4. In "Bruised," what aspect of his identity makes Sedaris afraid that people will not believe him if Olivier tells lies about his behavior?

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

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