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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: "Unbuttoned" through "To Serbia with Love".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what is Sedaris's purpose in mentioning the speaker at his own graduation?
(a) He hopes to impress his audience with his own experiences.
(b) He intends to charm his audience with his humility.
(c) He means to contrast his own speech with that speaker's remarks.
(d) He is introducing a theme he will expand on in his own remarks.

2. In "Highfalutin," to what does Sedaris attribute Hugh agreeing to paint Amy's new apartment?
(a) Hugh is trying to make up for recently yelling at Amy.
(b) Amy is the kind of person people just like to do things for.
(c) Amy is secretly a very manipulative person.
(d) Hugh is trying to do something nice for Sedaris by helping his sister.

3. What family event are the Sedarises anticipating when Lou first falls and has to be hospitalized?
(a) A family vacation to the seaside.
(b) Gretchen's retirement party.
(c) Lou's 95th birthday.
(d) Lisa and Bob's fortieth wedding anniversary.

4. 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 hardware store.
(c) At the grocery store.
(d) From one of his own essays.

5. What do Sedaris and his sister agree the gun range would be an ideal location for?
(a) Hosting a bachelor party.
(b) Committing suicide.
(c) Shooting an NRA commercial.
(d) Practicing before a mass shooting.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In "Themes and Variations," what are the details of the airport McDonald's employee's appearance intended to convey?

3. In "To Serbia with Love," during what time of year do Sedaris and Patsy travel together?

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

5. In "Bruised," what concern does Sedaris raise with Hugh about Olivier's aggressive behavior?

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