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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. Which word best captures Sedaris's depiction of Eastern European decor in "To Serbia with Love"?
(a) Elegant.
(b) Gaudy.
(c) Utilitarian.
(d) Cozy.
2. In "To Serbia with Love," during what time of year do Sedaris and Patsy travel together?
(a) August.
(b) April.
(c) December.
(d) June.
3. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what is the purpose of the charity that Sedaris mentions working with?
(a) Soliciting bone marrow donors.
(b) Advocating for voting rights.
(c) Protecting endangered species.
(d) Providing eye care to developing countries.
4. What does the Bushmaster ad that Sedaris sees explicitly associate guns with?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Safety.
(c) Masculinity.
(d) Romance.
5. In "Unbuttoned," what two items does Sedaris take from his father's house?
(a) A shirt and a beret.
(b) A book and a kitchen knife.
(c) An ashtray and a cigarette case.
(d) A vase and a photograph.
Short Answer Questions
1. In "Bruised," what word does Sedaris keep repeating as he tries to fend off Olivier's advances?
2. When Sedaris and his sister go to the gun range, what does he learn about for the first time?
3. In "Bruised," what does Sedaris criticize as lacking charm?
4. Where is the farmhouse that Hugh owns in "Bruised"?
5. What family event are the Sedarises anticipating when Lou first falls and has to be hospitalized?
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