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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. In "Highfalutin," what feature that he and Amy share embarrasses Sedaris at lunch?
(a) Thinning hair.
(b) Sagging skin.
(c) Poor posture.
(d) Dental problems.

2. Where were Sedaris's friends living when the man drove a vehicle into their home?
(a) In a national park.
(b) At an airport.
(c) In a converted church.
(d) At a marina.

3. 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) Running shoes.
(b) Caviar.
(c) Scented candles.
(d) Stationery.

4. In "Highfalutin," to what does Sedaris attribute Hugh agreeing to paint Amy's new apartment?
(a) Hugh is trying to do something nice for Sedaris by helping his sister.
(b) Amy is secretly a very manipulative person.
(c) Amy is the kind of person people just like to do things for.
(d) Hugh is trying to make up for recently yelling at Amy.

5. In "To Serbia with Love," what smell does Sedaris complain is omnipresent during his travels in Eastern Europe?
(a) Animal manure.
(b) Burning coal.
(c) Garbage.
(d) Cigarette smoke.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Themes and Variations," what location does Sedaris immediately think of when he is looking for a place to give away the first $50?

2. In "To Serbia with Love," during what time of year do Sedaris and Patsy travel together?

3. What does Lisa think she knows more about than other people?

4. In "Highfalutin," what is Sedaris insulted at being mistaken for?

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

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