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

2. In "Themes and Variations," what two topics does Sedaris note seem to overlap in many jokes?
(a) Misogyny and politics.
(b) Religion and sex.
(c) Sex and misogyny.
(d) Politics and religion.

3. In "The Vacuum," what task does Sedaris find himself performing for other shoppers?
(a) Sanitizing sales terminals.
(b) Locating stock.
(c) Bagging groceries.
(d) Opening the door.

4. In "Pearls," what does Amy's astrologer predict?
(a) An earthquake.
(b) Amy's relationship breakup.
(c) Biden's election.
(d) Brexit.

5. In "Hurricane Season," what amenity does Sedaris say is irritating for next-door-neighbors?
(a) A trampoline.
(b) A motor boat.
(c) A barbecue pit.
(d) A pool.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Bruised," about how many people live in the village where the farmhouse is located?

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

3. In "Unbuttoned," what word does Sedaris point out is one that Lou habitually uses to describe others?

4. In "Pearls," what was the subject of the Ladies' Home Journal column that Sedaris liked?

5. In the beginning of "Unbuttoned," what has put Lou in the hospital?

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