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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. How does Sedaris feel when Harrison tells him that he has never heard of Sedaris's books?
(a) Hurt.
(b) Indignant.
(c) Amused.
(d) Superior.

2. In "Bruised," about how many people live in the village where the farmhouse is located?
(a) 1,500.
(b) 50.
(c) 15,000.
(d) 500.

3. In "To Serbia with Love," what do the problems Sedaris lists with potential travel companions have in common?
(a) They involve overscheduling time at the expense of real relaxation.
(b) They involve sacrificing convenience for a cheaper price.
(c) They involve choosing variety over depth of experience.
(d) They involve choosing active experiences with nature over cultural engagement.

4. What is ironic about Lisa turning out to be the better shooter?
(a) David Sederis actually has more experience shooting than does his sister Lisa.
(b) David Sedaris is the one who wanted to go to the gun range, not Lisa.
(c) Their siblings placed bets on the outcome, and David was heavily favored.
(d) The instructor clearly believes that David will be the better shooter because he is male.

5. Where is the farmhouse that Hugh owns in "Bruised"?
(a) North Carolina.
(b) Normandy.
(c) Sussex.
(d) Chartres.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Unbuttoned," what two items does Sedaris take from his father's house?

2. In "Highfalutin," to what does Sedaris attribute Hugh agreeing to paint Amy's new apartment?

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

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

5. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what do the joke about the police stopping a car and the farcical benefit Sedaris promises for participating in his charity event have in common?

(see the answer key)

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