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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 does Sedaris say might prevent today's young people from enjoying a period of independence and exploration?
(a) Student debt.
(b) The job market.
(c) Health care costs.
(d) The housing crisis.

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

3. In "To Serbia with Love," what does Sedaris learn "Belgrade" means?
(a) Small Castle.
(b) City of Joy.
(c) Spring of Water.
(d) White City.

4. Where does Sedaris see Olivier working when Oliver is about 20 years old?
(a) At the local college.
(b) In a clothing boutique.
(c) At the hypermarket.
(d) On a landscaping crew.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "To Serbia with Love," what nationality does Sedaris say is blamed for much of the crime in Europe?

2. In "Bruised," what word does Sedaris keep repeating as he tries to fend off Olivier's advances?

3. In "Hurricane Season," what motivates Hugh to lock Gretchen and Sedaris out of the house?

4. 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?

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

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