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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 is Sedaris insulted at being mistaken for?
(a) An architect.
(b) A sales clerk.
(c) A real estate agent.
(d) A dentist.

2. In "Bruised," what word does Sedaris keep repeating as he tries to fend off Olivier's advances?
(a) Grandmother.
(b) Unhappy.
(c) Grown-up.
(d) Bruise.

3. What do Harrison and Austen prefer to spend their time doing?
(a) Playing Nintendo Switch games.
(b) Watching cartoons on television.
(c) Scrolling through social media.
(d) Watching TikTok and YouTube videos.

4. How is the term "highfalutin" introduced into the essay "Highfalutin"?
(a) Sedaris suggests it as a name for a medication.
(b) Tiffany calls Amy and Sedaris this when they are shopping together.
(c) Sedaris claims that this is what Hugh first wanted to call the Pink House.
(d) This is what Sedaris and his sister Amy called their play production company.

5. In "To Serbia with Love," what nationality is Milos?
(a) Polish.
(b) Serbian.
(c) Romanian.
(d) Ukranian.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris say causes the resiliency of people in their early twenties?

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

4. What do Sedaris and his sister agree the gun range would be an ideal location for?

5. In "Hurricane Season," what amenity does Sedaris say is irritating for next-door-neighbors?

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