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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 "Highfalutin," how does Sedaris contrast Amy's perspective with his own?
(a) She is self-centered, while he is not.
(b) She takes the long view, while he does not.
(c) She lives in the moment, while he does not.
(d) She is empathetic, while he is not.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were Sedaris's friends living when the man drove a vehicle into their home?

2. In "Hurricane Season," what objection do Sedaris and his sister have to the name Hugh has chosen for the rental house?

3. In "Bruised," what aspect of his identity makes Sedaris afraid that people will not believe him if Olivier tells lies about his behavior?

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

5. In "Highfalutin," what does Sedaris ultimately decide his idea of perfect happiness is?

(see the answer key)

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