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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "Active Shooter" through "Bruised".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the Blue Mountain School District give its students to fight off an armed gunman?
(a) Rocks.
(b) Paint guns.
(c) Whistles.
(d) Pepper spray.

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

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

5. In "Bruised," what word does Sedaris use to describe Hugh's farmhouse?
(a) Shack.
(b) Kennel.
(c) Stable.
(d) Hovel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who ends up cleaning most of Lou's blood up after the clock falls on him?

3. What is ironic about Lisa turning out to be the better shooter?

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

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

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