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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 does Sedaris see Olivier working when Oliver is about 20 years old?
(a) At the local college.
(b) At the hypermarket.
(c) On a landscaping crew.
(d) In a clothing boutique.

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 sexual orientation.
(b) His gender.
(c) His nationality.
(d) His profession.

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

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

5. In "Bruised," what does Sedaris criticize as lacking charm?
(a) Hypermarkets.
(b) Modern highways.
(c) Big cities.
(d) The English language.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sedaris feel when Harrison tells him that he has never heard of Sedaris's books?

2. In "Father Time," what does Sedaris say he was primarily interested in when he was Austen's and Harrison's age?

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

4. What does the Bushmaster ad that Sedaris sees explicitly associate guns with?

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

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