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

2. In "Highfalutin," whose poor behavior with service staff does Sedaris say inspired him to be extra warm and friendly?
(a) Amy's.
(b) Lou's.
(c) Hugh's.
(d) Sharon's.

3. In "Bruised," what concern does Sedaris raise with Hugh about Olivier's aggressive behavior?
(a) He is concerned that Olivier may have been molested.
(b) He is concerned that someone has put Olivier up to acting this way.
(c) He is concerned that Olivier may be mentally ill.
(d) He is concerned that Oliver's parents have rejected him.

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

5. How is the term "highfalutin" introduced into the essay "Highfalutin"?
(a) This is what Sedaris and his sister Amy called their play production company.
(b) Tiffany calls Amy and Sedaris this when they are shopping together.
(c) Sedaris claims that this is what Hugh first wanted to call the Pink House.
(d) Sedaris suggests it as a name for a medication.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In "Bruised," what word does Sedaris keep repeating as he tries to fend off Olivier's advances?

4. In "Bruised," what does Sedaris criticize as lacking charm?

5. What does Lisa think she knows more about than other people?

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