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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. What name does the gun-safety instructor keep calling Sedaris?
(a) Lonnie.
(b) Mike.
(c) Tom.
(d) Randy.

2. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris say causes the resiliency of people in their early twenties?
(a) Good health.
(b) Idealism.
(c) Inexperience.
(d) Physical attractiveness.

3. What is Hugh and Sedaris's house on Emerald Isle called?
(a) Tip Sea.
(b) XtaSea.
(c) Sea Section.
(d) Afterdune Delight.

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. In "Hurricane Season," where does Sedaris get the idea for the name he wants to call the rental house?
(a) From one of his own essays.
(b) At the grocery store.
(c) From a movie.
(d) At the hardware store.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Bruised," what word does Sedaris use to describe Hugh's farmhouse?

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

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

4. In "Highfalutin," what is Sedaris insulted at being mistaken for?

5. In "Highfalutin," what does Amy describe cutting up while under the influence of psychedelics?

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