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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 "To Serbia with Love," what is one of the main things that Sedaris explicitly says Westerners have that people from Eastern Europe lack?
(a) Security.
(b) Hope.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Wealth.

2. In "Unbuttoned," what do the Sedaris siblings see out the window at Lou's house?
(a) A doe.
(b) A lightning strike.
(c) A drone.
(d) A naked woman.

3. In "Bruised," how old is Olivier?
(a) 16.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 14.

4. In "Hurricane Season," what information does Gretchen habitually irritate Sedaris with?
(a) She tells him things Hugh has said behind his back.
(b) She tells him her theories about what her dreams mean.
(c) She tells him about her past sexual experiences.
(d) She tells him about online criticism of him.

5. In "Bruised," what concern does Sedaris raise with Hugh about Olivier's aggressive behavior?
(a) He is concerned that Olivier may be mentally ill.
(b) He is concerned that Olivier may have been molested.
(c) He is concerned that Oliver's parents have rejected him.
(d) He is concerned that someone has put Olivier up to acting this way.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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