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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 "Lady Marmalade," what is the name of the reform school that Tiffany was sent to?
(a) Running Springs School.
(b) The Oakley School.
(c) Provo Canyon School.
(d) The Élan School.

2. In "The Vacuum," what does Sedaris buy at the gourmet store Eataly that he later feels he has to defend to Hugh?
(a) Pasta.
(b) Chocolate milk.
(c) Hot dogs.
(d) Fruit cocktail.

3. In "Highfalutin," what does Sedaris ultimately decide his idea of perfect happiness is?
(a) Eating ice cream while watching a documentary about Jim Jones.
(b) Taking a long bath at a great hotel before giving a reading.
(c) Shopping and laughing with his sister Amy.
(d) Sitting on the deck of Sea Section with Hugh, watching the ocean.

4. In "The Vacuum," what does Sedaris say he has learned through experience never to do on the streets of New York?
(a) Back down from an argument.
(b) Flash money or jewelry.
(c) Get distracted by his phone.
(d) Stop and engage with people.

5. In "Fresh-Caught Haddock," what does the young woman in Union Square try to give Sedaris?
(a) A bottle of water.
(b) A protest sign.
(c) Spray paint.
(d) A bandana.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Themes and Variations," how does Sedaris meet Mary?

2. In "Father Time," what does Sedaris say is "unbearable" in children (26)?

3. In "Highfalutin," what is Sedaris insulted at being mistaken for?

4. In "To Serbia with Love," during what time of year do Sedaris and Patsy travel together?

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

(see the answer key)

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