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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. In "Bruised," what aspect of his identity makes Sedaris afraid that people will not believe him if Olivier tells lies about his behavior?
(a) His profession.
(b) His gender.
(c) His nationality.
(d) His sexual orientation.

2. In "Hurricane Season," what do Hugh and Sedaris discover about Sea Section's second-floor ceilings?
(a) They were likely weakened by termites before the hurricane even hit.
(b) Rats were living in them before the hurricane.
(c) Because of new building codes, they will be very expensive to replace.
(d) They will have to be replaced without central air ducts.

3. In "Bruised," about how many people live in the village where the farmhouse is located?
(a) 500.
(b) 1,500.
(c) 15,000.
(d) 50.

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

5. In "Hurricane Season," where does Sedaris get the idea for the name he wants to call the rental house?
(a) From a movie.
(b) At the hardware store.
(c) From one of his own essays.
(d) At the grocery store.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Bruised," what word does Sedaris use to describe Hugh's farmhouse?

2. In "Hurricane Season," what objection do Sedaris and his sister have to the name Hugh has chosen for the rental house?

3. How does Sedaris feel when Harrison tells him that he has never heard of Sedaris's books?

4. In "Bruised," what word does Sedaris keep repeating as he tries to fend off Olivier's advances?

5. In "Highfalutin," what does Amy describe cutting up while under the influence of psychedelics?

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