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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 advice is Sedaris defending with his example of a grandmother who gives a grandchild a graduation gift?
(a) People should take better care of their elders.
(b) People should be grateful for small gestures.
(c) People should write thank-you letters.
(d) People should treasure their families.

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

3. In "Bruised," what word does Sedaris use to describe Hugh's farmhouse?
(a) Hovel.
(b) Kennel.
(c) Stable.
(d) Shack.

4. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris say might prevent today's young people from enjoying a period of independence and exploration?
(a) The housing crisis.
(b) Student debt.
(c) Health care costs.
(d) The job market.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Bruised," what does Clotilde occupy herself with on most days?

3. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what reason does Sedaris offer for why the graduates should follow his advice?

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

5. In "Hurricane Season," what information does Gretchen habitually irritate Sedaris with?

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