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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 "Highfalutin," what does Amy describe cutting up while under the influence of psychedelics?
(a) Carpet.
(b) Clothing.
(c) Bills.
(d) Scripts.

2. Where were Sedaris's friends living when the man drove a vehicle into their home?
(a) In a converted church.
(b) In a national park.
(c) At a marina.
(d) At an airport.

3. In "Hurricane Season," what information does Gretchen habitually irritate Sedaris with?
(a) She tells him about her past sexual experiences.
(b) She tells him about online criticism of him.
(c) She tells him her theories about what her dreams mean.
(d) She tells him things Hugh has said behind his back.

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

5. In "Hurricane Season," what objection do Sedaris and his sister have to the name Hugh has chosen for the rental house?
(a) It is boring.
(b) They do not really understand it.
(c) A nearby house has the same name.
(d) It is offensive.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state are Sedaris and his sister in "Active Shooter"?

2. In "Highfalutin," where have Sedaris and Hugh moved just before the lunch with Amy takes place?

3. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what item does Sedaris tells students to not bother buying unless they can afford one of two specific brands?

4. In "Highfalutin," whose poor behavior with service staff does Sedaris say inspired him to be extra warm and friendly?

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

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