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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 "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris say causes the resiliency of people in their early twenties?
(a) Inexperience.
(b) Idealism.
(c) Physical attractiveness.
(d) Good health.

2. In "Pearls," how does Sedaris characterize the marital problems people faced in the 1970's and 1980's?
(a) Inevitable.
(b) Overblown.
(c) Basic.
(d) Serious.

3. In "Bruised," what does Sedaris criticize as lacking charm?
(a) Hypermarkets.
(b) Big cities.
(c) The English language.
(d) Modern highways.

4. In "To Serbia with Love," what do the problems Sedaris lists with potential travel companions have in common?
(a) They involve overscheduling time at the expense of real relaxation.
(b) They involve choosing active experiences with nature over cultural engagement.
(c) They involve sacrificing convenience for a cheaper price.
(d) They involve choosing variety over depth of experience.

5. In "Bruised," what does Clotilde occupy herself with on most days?
(a) Swimming in the river.
(b) Playing with dominoes.
(c) Learning to bake.
(d) Collecting mushrooms and berries.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Highfalutin," what feature that he and Amy share embarrasses Sedaris at lunch?

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

3. In "Unbuttoned," what question does Lou ask his children?

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

5. What family event are the Sedarises anticipating when Lou first falls and has to be hospitalized?

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