![]() |
Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
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. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what item does Sedaris tells students to not bother buying unless they can afford one of two specific brands?
(a) Caviar.
(b) Running shoes.
(c) Scented candles.
(d) Stationery.
2. In "Father Time," what does Sedaris say is "unbearable" in children (26)?
(a) Sulking.
(b) Apathy.
(c) Whining.
(d) Insolence.
3. In "Themes and Variations," what are the details of the airport McDonald's employee's appearance intended to convey?
(a) Sedaris admires how much she does with few resources.
(b) Sedaris pities her because he thinks she is unattractive.
(c) Sedaris feels guilty for misjudging the woman.
(d) Sedaris understands how fortunate he is to be healthy.
4. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris say causes the resiliency of people in their early twenties?
(a) Idealism.
(b) Inexperience.
(c) Good health.
(d) Physical attractiveness.
5. In the beginning of "Unbuttoned," what has put Lou in the hospital?
(a) Bladder cancer.
(b) A series of strokes.
(c) Liver failure.
(d) Congestive heart failure.
Short Answer Questions
1. In "To Serbia with Love," what do the problems Sedaris lists with potential travel companions have in common?
2. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what is Sedaris's purpose in mentioning Gretchen's program of study and Amy's work at Second City?
3. Where were Sedaris's friends living when the man drove a vehicle into their home?
4. What do Sedaris and his sister agree the gun range would be an ideal location for?
5. In "To Serbia with Love," what smell does Sedaris complain is omnipresent during his travels in Eastern Europe?
This section contains 354 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) |
![]() |