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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 "Highfalutin," what does Amy describe cutting up while under the influence of psychedelics?
(a) Scripts.
(b) Bills.
(c) Carpet.
(d) Clothing.

2. In "Father Time," what does Sedaris say is "unbearable" in children (26)?
(a) Whining.
(b) Sulking.
(c) Apathy.
(d) Insolence.

3. In "Themes and Variations," what are the details of the airport McDonald's employee's appearance intended to convey?
(a) Sedaris admires how much she does with few resources.
(b) Sedaris pities her because he thinks she is unattractive.
(c) Sedaris feels guilty for misjudging the woman.
(d) Sedaris understands how fortunate he is to be healthy.

4. In "Unbuttoned," what word does Sedaris point out is one that Lou habitually uses to describe others?
(a) Weasel.
(b) Freak.
(c) Bum.
(d) Weakling.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Themes and Variations," what singer does Sedaris tell a joke about?

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

3. Where does Sedaris see Olivier working when Oliver is about 20 years old?

4. In "Highfalutin," what does Sedaris ultimately decide his idea of perfect happiness is?

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

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