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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Based Upon a True Story.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Lisa Sedaris's job at the cafeteria?
(a) Steam tables.
(b) Dish washer.
(c) Salad prep.
(d) Meat carver.

2. What kind of tattoo does Jackelyn Dunbar's husband have on his neck?
(a) Hearts.
(b) Flames.
(c) Barbwire.
(d) Crosses.

3. Sedaris hopes to gain wisdom from the _______ that work at the cafeteria with him.
(a) Women.
(b) Managers.
(c) Students.
(d) Convicts.

4. Who is the attorney of the mother her performed surgery on her own son in "Based Upon a True Story"?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her neighbor.
(d) Her father.

5. Jim Timothy describes the congregation as ___________.
(a) Ignorant.
(b) Lovely.
(c) Stupid.
(d) Devout.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Clifford Dunbar's first wife?

2. The son in "Based Upon a True Story" is hit by what kind of truck?

3. What is the date of Jocelyn Dunbar's hearing?

4. What show does Khe Sahn watch to learn English?

5. Christmas is causing Sedaris to have a(n) _________ in "Dinah, the Christmas Whore."

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