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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "A Speech to the Graduates" through "Highfalutin".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hugh and Sedaris's house on Emerald Isle called?
(a) Afterdune Delight.
(b) XtaSea.
(c) Tip Sea.
(d) Sea Section.

2. In "Bruised," what word does Sedaris keep repeating as he tries to fend off Olivier's advances?
(a) Bruise.
(b) Grown-up.
(c) Unhappy.
(d) Grandmother.

3. Who ends up cleaning most of Lou's blood up after the clock falls on him?
(a) Bob.
(b) Hugh.
(c) Kathy.
(d) Lisa.

4. In "Hurricane Season," what information does Gretchen habitually irritate Sedaris with?
(a) She tells him her theories about what her dreams mean.
(b) She tells him things Hugh has said behind his back.
(c) She tells him about online criticism of him.
(d) She tells him about her past sexual experiences.

5. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what reason does Sedaris offer for why the graduates should follow his advice?
(a) He can back up his advice with empirical evidence.
(b) He has their best interests at heart.
(c) He is a successful person.
(d) He wishes someone had told him these things when he was younger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does the gun-safety instructor keep calling Sedaris?

2. What do Harrison and Austen prefer to spend their time doing?

3. In "Bruised," what aspect of his identity makes Sedaris afraid that people will not believe him if Olivier tells lies about his behavior?

4. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris say might prevent today's young people from enjoying a period of independence and exploration?

5. Where does Sedaris see Olivier working when Oliver is about 20 years old?

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