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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. In "The Vacuum," what is Sedaris's first thought when he hears a man shouting "Look at the fucking clown!" (147)?
(a) He thinks the man is insulting his outfit.
(b) He thinks the man is criticizing his writing.
(c) He thinks the man is having a hallucination.
(d) He thinks the man might attack him.

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

3. In "Pearls," what age does Sedaris say is the official start of old age?
(a) 60.
(b) 55.
(c) 50.
(d) 45.

4. In "A Better Place," what is Sedaris's response to the idea that his father will always be with him?
(a) His father is not some kind of eternal stalker.
(b) He will make an effort to swear less, in that case.
(c) His father was never with him in life.
(d) He does not want his father to be with him.

5. 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) Stationery.
(b) Running shoes.
(c) Caviar.
(d) Scented candles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is ironic about Lisa turning out to be the better shooter?

2. Where were Sedaris's friends living when the man drove a vehicle into their home?

3. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris say causes the resiliency of people in their early twenties?

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

5. In "Unbuttoned," what item of Sedaris's does he find in his father's room at Springmoor?

(see the answer key)

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