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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: "Unbuttoned" through "To Serbia with Love".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Bushmaster ad that Sedaris sees explicitly associate guns with?
(a) Safety.
(b) Romance.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Masculinity.

2. In "Highfalutin," what is Sedaris insulted at being mistaken for?
(a) An architect.
(b) A sales clerk.
(c) A dentist.
(d) A real estate agent.

3. In "To Serbia with Love," what is one of the main things that Sedaris explicitly says Westerners have that people from Eastern Europe lack?
(a) Security.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Hope.
(d) Freedom.

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

5. In "Highfalutin," what does Amy describe cutting up while under the influence of psychedelics?
(a) Carpet.
(b) Scripts.
(c) Bills.
(d) Clothing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Highfalutin," whose poor behavior with service staff does Sedaris say inspired him to be extra warm and friendly?

3. In "Unbuttoned," what does Sedaris take away from the story about Russ Baker's mother?

4. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what is Sedaris's purpose in mentioning the speaker at his own graduation?

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

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