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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 "Hurricane Season," what objection do Sedaris and his sister have to the name Hugh has chosen for the rental house?
(a) It is offensive.
(b) They do not really understand it.
(c) A nearby house has the same name.
(d) It is boring.

2. In "Highfalutin," where have Sedaris and Hugh moved just before the lunch with Amy takes place?
(a) New York.
(b) North Carolina.
(c) Normandy.
(d) Sussex.

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

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

5. Where were Sedaris's friends living when the man drove a vehicle into their home?
(a) At a marina.
(b) At an airport.
(c) In a converted church.
(d) In a national park.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hugh and Sedaris's house on Emerald Isle called?

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

3. In "To Serbia with Love," what is one of the main things that Sedaris explicitly says Westerners have that people from Eastern Europe lack?

4. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris mention having purchased at Sotheby's?

5. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what is the purpose of the charity that Sedaris mentions working with?

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