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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. In "Hurricane Season," what comment does Sedaris make about the names of hurricanes?
(a) They should include names with diverse ethnic origins.
(b) They are too old-fashioned.
(c) They are too innocent-sounding.
(d) They should include traditionally male names.

2. In "The Vacuum," which standing appointment is Amy reluctant to move online?
(a) Pilates instruction.
(b) Therapy.
(c) Massage.
(d) Acupuncture.

3. What does Lisa think she knows more about than other people?
(a) How to drive a car.
(b) How to run a classroom.
(c) How to care for animals.
(d) How to defend herself.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Themes and Variations," what two topics does Sedaris note seem to overlap in many jokes?

2. In the beginning of "Fresh-Caught Haddock," where are Sedaris, Amy, and Hugh as they listen to the sounds of the protest?

3. In "Pearls," what does Amy's acupuncturist tell her is the source of her trauma?

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 "Unbuttoned," what two items does Sedaris take from his father's house?

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