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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: "Smile, Beautiful" through "Lucky-Go-Happy".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Unbuttoned," what does Sedaris notice on the floor of his father's house?
(a) Feces.
(b) A dead mouse.
(c) A pool of blood.
(d) A cat skeleton.

2. In "Lady Marmalade," what incident causes Lou's attitude toward Gretchen to change?
(a) He discovers her having sex with her boyfriend.
(b) He finds marijuana in her bedroom.
(c) She accuses him of inappropriate behavior.
(d) She moves out when she is only seventeen.

3. In the beginning of "Fresh-Caught Haddock," where are Sedaris, Amy, and Hugh as they listen to the sounds of the protest?
(a) In the kitchen of one of Amy's apartments.
(b) In an upscale boutique on Fifth Avenue.
(c) In a restaurant bordering Central Park.
(d) On the terrace of one of Hugh and Sedaris's apartments.

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

5. In "Lady Marmalade," what does Sedaris imply that Tiffany stole from her siblings?
(a) Prescription drugs.
(b) Cash.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 194 of "A Better Place," what does Sedaris object to someone saying to describe Prince dying?

2. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris mention having purchased at Sotheby's?

3. In "Themes and Variations," what is the Jewish man selling in the joke Sedaris is told by one of his drivers?

4. In "Highfalutin," to what does Sedaris attribute Hugh agreeing to paint Amy's new apartment?

5. In "Pussytoes," where is Sedaris when he gets the news about his father's death?

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