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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "A Speech to the Graduates" through "Highfalutin".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Hurricane Season," what motivates Hugh to lock Gretchen and Sedaris out of the house?
(a) They imitate the pinching motions of crabs, implying that Hugh is being unreasonable.
(b) They tell him that they think the fish is overcooked.
(c) They agree with a renter about the dilapidated condition of some chairs.
(d) They tease Hugh about the name of the rental house.

2. In "Highfalutin," where have Sedaris and Hugh moved just before the lunch with Amy takes place?
(a) Sussex.
(b) Normandy.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) New York.

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

4. Where did Sedaris once unexpectedly find a gun?
(a) In a pantry.
(b) In a medicine cabinet.
(c) Under a bed.
(d) In a desk drawer.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris say causes the resiliency of people in their early twenties?

4. What comedian also named "David" do the nurses confuse Sedaris with in "Father Time"?

5. In "Highfalutin," who are Lex and Germalina?

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