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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 "Bruised," what does Sedaris criticize as lacking charm?
(a) Modern highways.
(b) Hypermarkets.
(c) The English language.
(d) Big cities.

2. 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) At the grocery store.
(c) From a movie.
(d) From one of his own essays.

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

4. What does the Blue Mountain School District give its students to fight off an armed gunman?
(a) Rocks.
(b) Whistles.
(c) Paint guns.
(d) Pepper spray.

5. In "Highfalutin," what feature that he and Amy share embarrasses Sedaris at lunch?
(a) Thinning hair.
(b) Poor posture.
(c) Sagging skin.
(d) Dental problems.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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