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

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

3. In "Father Time," what does Sedaris say he was primarily interested in when he was Austen's and Harrison's age?
(a) Reading.
(b) Sports.
(c) Nature.
(d) Puzzles.

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 Oliver's parents have rejected him.
(c) He is concerned that someone has put Olivier up to acting this way.
(d) He is concerned that Olivier may have been molested.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Sedaris once unexpectedly find a gun?

2. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what advice is Sedaris defending with his example of a grandmother who gives a grandchild a graduation gift?

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

5. In "Bruised," about how many people live in the village where the farmhouse is located?

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