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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 is the purpose of the charity that Sedaris mentions working with?
(a) Providing eye care to developing countries.
(b) Advocating for voting rights.
(c) Soliciting bone marrow donors.
(d) Protecting endangered species.

2. Who ends up cleaning most of Lou's blood up after the clock falls on him?
(a) Hugh.
(b) Kathy.
(c) Bob.
(d) Lisa.

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

4. When Sedaris and his sister go to the gun range, what does he learn about for the first time?
(a) Gun hoarders.
(b) Gun purses.
(c) Trigger locks.
(d) Gun safes.

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

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 "Highfalutin," how does Sedaris contrast Amy's perspective with his own?

3. In "Themes and Variations," what location does Sedaris immediately think of when he is looking for a place to give away the first $50?

4. In "Themes and Variations," who helps Sedaris choose a person to give money to at the public library?

5. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what reason does Sedaris offer for why the graduates should follow his advice?

(see the answer key)

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