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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator notice about all of the people hired as elves in "Santaland Diaries"?
(a) They are all short.
(b) They are all unemployed actors.
(c) They are all Caucasian.
(d) They are all 18-25 years old.

2. Why does the narrator of "Music for Lovers" think it is pointless for his daughter to listen to dance music?
(a) She does not have legs, and therefore, cannot dance.
(b) He thinks she is destined for a career as a nightclub singer.
(c) She does not have feet, and therefore, cannot dance.
(d) He will not allow her out of the house to go to dances.

3. Why does the narrator of "Music for Lovers" want to remove his uvula?
(a) He wants to be like Anita O'Day.
(b) He is a masochist.
(c) He is disgusted by it.
(d) He believes it will make him a better singer.

4. Who does the narrator's mother insult at the beginning of "We Get Along"?
(a) Her husband
(b) Her son
(c) A mildew stain
(d) The apartment

5. What do the siblings find in sealed boxes after their mother dies in "Barrel Fever"?
(a) Memories of their childhood
(b) Their mother's secret letter collection
(c) Books
(d) All of the gifts they sent her over the years

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Don ultimately get to Los Angeles after being thrown off of the bus in "Don's Story"?

3. What do the author and another elf realize about the name 'Santa' in "Santaland Diaries"?

4. How does Melinda Delvecchio act towards Glen in "Glen's Homophobia Newsletter"?

5. Why is Taylor given many of the narrator's job duties in "Firestone"?

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