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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: "Happy-Go Lucky" through "Lady Marmalade".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which word best captures Sedaris's depiction of Eastern European decor in "To Serbia with Love"?
(a) Cozy.
(b) Elegant.
(c) Utilitarian.
(d) Gaudy.

2. In "Themes and Variations," which person that he encounters during his tour does Sedaris say might be the only one who really "sees" him?
(a) The man picking up cigarette butts to smoke.
(b) The McDonald's employee at the airport.
(c) The community college student in the library.
(d) The man from the group home who takes the cigarettes he offers.

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

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

5. In "Happy-Go-Lucky," how does Sedaris characterize continuing media coverage of the Covid pandemic?
(a) It is needlessly alarmist.
(b) It fails to deliver important information.
(c) It causes divisions among Americans.
(d) It is unrealistically optimistic.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what is Sedaris's purpose in mentioning the speaker at his own graduation?

2. In "Themes and Variations," what does Sedaris compare the main branch of the Chicago Public Library to?

3. In "Fresh-Caught Haddock," why is wearing a mask at the protest a relief to Sedaris?

4. In "Lady Marmalade," what did Lou want to show the family when he unbuttoned Lisa's shirt at dinner?

5. What is Hugh and Sedaris's house on Emerald Isle called?

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