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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 "Lucky-Go-Happy," what nickname does Sedaris say he has given Hugh?
(a) Admiral Anguish.
(b) Viscount Fussybritches.
(c) Reverend Gentility.
(d) Congressman Prude.

2. In "Themes and Variations," what are the details of the airport McDonald's employee's appearance intended to convey?
(a) Sedaris understands how fortunate he is to be healthy.
(b) Sedaris pities her because he thinks she is unattractive.
(c) Sedaris feels guilty for misjudging the woman.
(d) Sedaris admires how much she does with few resources.

3. Where did Sedaris once unexpectedly find a gun?
(a) In a desk drawer.
(b) In a pantry.
(c) Under a bed.
(d) In a medicine cabinet.

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

5. What do Harrison and Austen prefer to spend their time doing?
(a) Watching cartoons on television.
(b) Watching TikTok and YouTube videos.
(c) Scrolling through social media.
(d) Playing Nintendo Switch games.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Vacuum," where is Sedaris when he sees the first signs that the new virus is starting to change things?

2. In "Hurricane Season," how does Sedaris characterize the difference between his own anger and Hugh's?

3. In "Unbuttoned," what word does Sedaris point out is one that Lou habitually uses to describe others?

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

5. In "Happy-Go-Lucky," how does Sedaris characterize continuing media coverage of the Covid pandemic?

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