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

2. What do Harrison and Austen prefer to spend their time doing?
(a) Watching TikTok and YouTube videos.
(b) Watching cartoons on television.
(c) Scrolling through social media.
(d) Playing Nintendo Switch games.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Where is the farmhouse that Hugh owns in "Bruised"?

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