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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 "A Speech to the Graduates," what is the purpose of the charity that Sedaris mentions working with?
(a) Soliciting bone marrow donors.
(b) Protecting endangered species.
(c) Advocating for voting rights.
(d) Providing eye care to developing countries.

2. Where does Sedaris see Olivier working when Oliver is about 20 years old?
(a) In a clothing boutique.
(b) On a landscaping crew.
(c) At the local college.
(d) At the hypermarket.

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

4. When Sedaris and his sister go to the gun range, what does he learn about for the first time?
(a) Gun purses.
(b) Gun safes.
(c) Gun hoarders.
(d) Trigger locks.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Highfalutin," how does Sedaris contrast Amy's perspective with his own?

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

3. What do Harrison and Austen prefer to spend their time doing?

4. In "Hurricane Season," what do Hugh and Sedaris discover about Sea Section's second-floor ceilings?

5. Who ends up cleaning most of Lou's blood up after the clock falls on him?

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