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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 motivates Hugh to lock Gretchen and Sedaris out of the house?
(a) They tell him that they think the fish is overcooked.
(b) They agree with a renter about the dilapidated condition of some chairs.
(c) They tease Hugh about the name of the rental house.
(d) They imitate the pinching motions of crabs, implying that Hugh is being unreasonable.

2. 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?
(a) Stationery.
(b) Running shoes.
(c) Scented candles.
(d) Caviar.

3. In "Hurricane Season," what do Hugh and Sedaris discover about Sea Section's second-floor ceilings?
(a) They were likely weakened by termites before the hurricane even hit.
(b) They will have to be replaced without central air ducts.
(c) Because of new building codes, they will be very expensive to replace.
(d) Rats were living in them before the hurricane.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what is the purpose of the charity that Sedaris mentions working with?

2. What comedian also named "David" do the nurses confuse Sedaris with in "Father Time"?

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

4. What do Sedaris and his sister agree the gun range would be an ideal location for?

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

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