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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: "The Vacuum" through "Fresh-Caught Haddock".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Bruised," how old is Olivier?
(a) 10.
(b) 16.
(c) 14.
(d) 12.

3. In "Father Time," what does Sedaris say was the hardest part of Lou's hospitalization for the siblings?
(a) Paying the hospital bills.
(b) Seeing their father's confusion.
(c) Seeing their father in pain.
(d) Making time to be at the hospital.

4. In "Bruised," what concern does Sedaris raise with Hugh about Olivier's aggressive behavior?
(a) He is concerned that someone has put Olivier up to acting this way.
(b) He is concerned that Oliver's parents have rejected him.
(c) He is concerned that Olivier may have been molested.
(d) He is concerned that Olivier may be mentally ill.

5. What does Lisa think she knows more about than other people?
(a) How to drive a car.
(b) How to care for animals.
(c) How to defend herself.
(d) How to run a classroom.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In "Fresh-Caught Haddock," what objection does Sedaris raise to one of the protest chants?

4. In "Unbuttoned," what does Sedaris notice on the floor of his father's house?

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

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