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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: "Happy-Go Lucky" through "Lady Marmalade".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Fresh-Caught Haddock," what does Sedaris metaphorically compare the BLM protests to?
(a) The tentacles of a squid.
(b) Hurricane Florence.
(c) A high-school pep rally.
(d) Public transportation.

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

3. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what is Sedaris's purpose in mentioning the speaker at his own graduation?
(a) He is introducing a theme he will expand on in his own remarks.
(b) He means to contrast his own speech with that speaker's remarks.
(c) He intends to charm his audience with his humility.
(d) He hopes to impress his audience with his own experiences.

4. In "Father Time," what does Sedaris say was the hardest part of Lou's hospitalization for the siblings?
(a) Paying the hospital bills.
(b) Seeing their father in pain.
(c) Making time to be at the hospital.
(d) Seeing their father's confusion.

5. In "To Serbia with Love," what does Sedaris learn "Belgrade" means?
(a) Spring of Water.
(b) White City.
(c) Small Castle.
(d) City of Joy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Bruised," what concern does Sedaris raise with Hugh about Olivier's aggressive behavior?

2. In "Lady Marmalade," what does Sedaris imply that Tiffany stole from her siblings?

3. In "Lady Marmalade," what is the name of the reform school that Tiffany was sent to?

4. In "Pearls," what age does Sedaris say is the official start of old age?

5. In "Highfalutin," what does Sedaris say is the "saddest development in New York" in the last few decades (82)?

(see the answer key)

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