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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: "The Vacuum" through "Fresh-Caught Haddock".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What comedian also named "David" do the nurses confuse Sedaris with in "Father Time"?
(a) Cross.
(b) Spade.
(c) Chappelle.
(d) Letterman.

2. In "Fresh-Caught Haddock," what concern does Sedaris express about the looting in New York?
(a) Black businesses will be disproportionately targeted.
(b) His favorite stores will be looted.
(c) Owners will raise prices to cover their losses.
(d) Protesters will face police violence.

3. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what item does Sedaris tells students to not bother buying unless they can afford one of two specific brands?
(a) Running shoes.
(b) Caviar.
(c) Stationery.
(d) Scented candles.

4. In "Highfalutin," whose poor behavior with service staff does Sedaris say inspired him to be extra warm and friendly?
(a) Amy's.
(b) Hugh's.
(c) Lou's.
(d) Sharon's.

5. In the beginning of "Fresh-Caught Haddock," where are Sedaris, Amy, and Hugh as they listen to the sounds of the protest?
(a) In a restaurant bordering Central Park.
(b) On the terrace of one of Hugh and Sedaris's apartments.
(c) In an upscale boutique on Fifth Avenue.
(d) In the kitchen of one of Amy's apartments.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who ends up cleaning most of Lou's blood up after the clock falls on him?

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

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

4. In "To Serbia with Love," what does Sedaris learn "Belgrade" means?

5. In "The Vacuum," what does Sedaris's agent say will put sex workers out of business?

(see the answer key)

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