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

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

3. Who ends up cleaning most of Lou's blood up after the clock falls on him?
(a) Lisa.
(b) Kathy.
(c) Bob.
(d) Hugh.

4. In "Highfalutin," to what does Sedaris attribute Hugh agreeing to paint Amy's new apartment?
(a) Amy is secretly a very manipulative person.
(b) Hugh is trying to make up for recently yelling at Amy.
(c) Hugh is trying to do something nice for Sedaris by helping his sister.
(d) Amy is the kind of person people just like to do things for.

5. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris say might prevent today's young people from enjoying a period of independence and exploration?
(a) The job market.
(b) The housing crisis.
(c) Health care costs.
(d) Student debt.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What family event are the Sedarises anticipating when Lou first falls and has to be hospitalized?

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

4. In "Bruised," what does Clotilde occupy herself with on most days?

5. In "Father Time," what does Sedaris say is "unbearable" in children (26)?

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