2. In "Unbuttoned," what item of Sedaris's does he find in his father's room at Springmoor?
(a) A photo album.
(b) His latest book of essays.
(c) His childhood guitar.
(d) A picture he painted in high school.

3. In "Bruised," what aspect of his identity makes Sedaris afraid that people will not believe him if Olivier tells lies about his behavior?
(a) His gender.
(b) His sexual orientation.
(c) His nationality.
(d) His profession.

4. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what does Sedaris mention having purchased at Sotheby's?
(a) A first-edition copy of Tom Sawyer.
(b) A Piguet watch.
(c) A Picasso painting.
(d) A Ming-Dynasty vase.

5. In "Unbuttoned," what two items does Sedaris take from his father's house?
(a) An ashtray and a cigarette case.
(b) A shirt and a beret.
(c) A vase and a photograph.
(d) A book and a kitchen knife.

6. In "Themes and Variations," what are the details of the airport McDonald's employee's appearance intended to convey?
(a) Sedaris feels guilty for misjudging the woman.
(b) Sedaris understands how fortunate he is to be healthy.
(c) Sedaris pities her because he thinks she is unattractive.
(d) Sedaris admires how much she does with few resources.

7. In "Unbuttoned," what does Sedaris take away from the story about Russ Baker's mother?
(a) It is futile to desperately pursue approval from a specific person.
(b) It is important to mend relationships while you still have the opportunity.
(c) Everyone has issues with their parents, not just him.
(d) You cannot always take literally the things people say when they are suffering.

8. What is the name of the nursing home that Lou moves into?
(a) Hillcrest.
(b) Springmoor.
(c) Oakpointe.
(d) Mayview.

9. In "To Serbia with Love," what nationality does Sedaris say is blamed for much of the crime in Europe?
(a) Albanian.
(b) Croatian.
(c) Romanian.
(d) Greek.

10. In "Hurricane Season," what motivates Hugh to lock Gretchen and Sedaris out of the house?
(a) They tell him that they think the fish is overcooked.
(b) They imitate the pinching motions of crabs, implying that Hugh is being unreasonable.
(c) They agree with a renter about the dilapidated condition of some chairs.
(d) They tease Hugh about the name of the rental house.

11. In "A Speech to the Graduates," what reason does Sedaris offer for why the graduates should follow his advice?
(a) He is a successful person.
(b) He has their best interests at heart.
(c) He wishes someone had told him these things when he was younger.
(d) He can back up his advice with empirical evidence.

12. In "Highfalutin," where have Sedaris and Hugh moved just before the lunch with Amy takes place?
(a) Normandy.
(b) New York.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) Sussex.

13. What is ironic about Lisa turning out to be the better shooter?
(a) David Sedaris is the one who wanted to go to the gun range, not Lisa.
(b) David Sederis actually has more experience shooting than does his sister Lisa.
(c) Their siblings placed bets on the outcome, and David was heavily favored.
(d) The instructor clearly believes that David will be the better shooter because he is male.

14. What is Hugh and Sedaris's house on Emerald Isle called?
(a) XtaSea.
(b) Tip Sea.
(c) Afterdune Delight.
(d) Sea Section.

15. 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.