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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does a mother instruct her son to pee in "Santaland Diaries"?
(a) On the Magic Star
(b) In the corner of Santa's house
(c) On Santa's lap
(d) On the artificial snow

2. Who does Sedaris impersonate singing "Away in the Manger" while working with Santa Santa in "Santaland Diaries"?
(a) Etta James
(b) Bob Hope
(c) Billie Holiday
(d) Santa Santa

3. The phrases "'I hope it doesn't tire him out'" and "'the original boob tube'" in "Firestone" are examples of...
(a) puns.
(b) hyperbole.
(c) similes.
(d) metaphors.

4. How does Chad's father "punish" him for quitting guitar lessons in "My Manuscript"?
(a) He makes him teach himself to play the guitar using instructional records.
(b) He forces him to go to guitar class every day.
(c) He gives his expensive guitar away to a more deserving child.
(d) He locks him in his room for days.

5. What does Chad refuse to do when his brother is born in "My Manuscript"?
(a) Like his brother.
(b) Change the baby's diapers.
(c) Share his bedroom.
(d) Speak to his brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is found in the bathroom of a Sunoco station in "Firestone"?

2. What job did Sedaris hope to get on "One Life to Live" in "Santaland Diaries"?

3. How did the narrator in "Parade" solve his debilitating life problems?

4. Which of the following words/phrases is NOT part of Khe Sahn's vocabulary according to Jocelyn in "Season's Greetings..."?

5. What excuse does Malison give to Bethany for not going out for a drink with her in "After Malison"?

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