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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 "The Vacuum," what does Sedaris say he sees more of on the streets of New York during the pandemic?
(a) Garbage.
(b) Pigeons.
(c) Rats.
(d) Needles.

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

3. In "Smile, Beautiful," what does a woman at a book signing tell Sedaris that brings him close to tears?
(a) He has inspired her to get her teeth fixed.
(b) He has a beautiful smile.
(c) He reminds her that looks do not matter.
(d) His book changed her life.

4. In "Smile, Beautiful," what finally inspires Sedaris to get his teeth fixed?
(a) The pain he begins to feel when chewing.
(b) The experience of wearing a mask in the pandemic.
(c) The story that the thrift store clerk tells him.
(d) Hugh's gentle encouragement and Amy's open teasing.

5. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what advice is Sedaris defending with his example of a grandmother who gives a grandchild a graduation gift?
(a) People should take better care of their elders.
(b) People should be grateful for small gestures.
(c) People should write thank-you letters.
(d) People should treasure their families.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state are Sedaris and his sister in "Active Shooter"?

2. In "Lady Marmalade," what incident causes Lou's attitude toward Gretchen to change?

3. In "Happy-Go-Lucky," what reason does Lou give for the priest disliking him?

4. In "Themes and Variations," which person that he encounters during his tour does Sedaris say might be the only one who really "sees" him?

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

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