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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 Gretchen's program of study and Amy's work at Second City?
(a) They are examples of artistic career choices that contrast with safer career choices.
(b) They are a warning about the instability of non-traditional career choices.
(c) They demonstrate that gifted artists generally succeed quickly.
(d) They illustrate his point that the post-college years can be the best years of a person's life.

2. 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 Oliver's parents have rejected him.
(c) He is concerned that someone has put Olivier up to acting this way.
(d) He is concerned that Olivier may be mentally ill.

3. In "Hurricane Season," how does Sedaris characterize the difference between his own anger and Hugh's?
(a) His anger is fleeting; Hugh's anger is long-lasting.
(b) His anger is justified; Hugh's anger is arbitrary.
(c) His anger is personal; Hugh's anger is generalized.
(d) His anger is sarcastic; Hugh's anger is aggressive.

4. In "To Serbia with Love," what irritates Sedaris about his driver in Lisbon?
(a) His lack of map reading skills gets them lost several times.
(b) He keeps stopping to describe historical and cultural attractions.
(c) His English is too fractured to understand.
(d) He refuses to keep his eyes on the road when he is talking.

5. Where is Sedaris in the opening of the essay "Unbuttoned"?
(a) A hospital in Paris.
(b) Springmoor.
(c) Sea Section.
(d) His father's old house.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Hurricane Season," what comment does Sedaris make about the names of hurricanes?

2. In "To Serbia with Love," what is Patsy's job in Paris?

3. In what state are Sedaris and his sister in "Active Shooter"?

4. In "Highfalutin," whose poor behavior with service staff does Sedaris say inspired him to be extra warm and friendly?

5. In "Themes and Variations," what is Sedaris's tone as he discusses the excuses men give when they arrive in the ER with objects lodged in their rectums?

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