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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. In "Dinah, the Christmas Whore" Sedaris compares mall shoppers to what?
(a) Zombies.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Cows.
(d) Drones.

2. What does Jim Timothy say is an indication he is not from the area?
(a) His money.
(b) His teeth.
(c) His hair.
(d) His accent.

3. The cafeteria where Sedaris works is decorated in ________.
(a) Fake leather.
(b) Fake wood.
(c) Black velet.
(d) Red velvet.

4. What day does Khe Sahn arrive at the Dunbar home?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Christmas Eve.
(c) Groundhog Day.
(d) Halloween.

5. What does David try to get Lisa to listen to on the radio as they are driving somewhere on her birthday?
(a) Baseball.
(b) News.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Classical music.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the neighbor who reports seeing Jocelyn Dunbar on the afternoon of the murder?

2. How long was Clifford Dunbar married the first time?

3. What is the name of Jackelyn Dunbar's husband?

4. What does Jim Timothy say Christmas is about?

5. In "Socrates and Company," Sedaris would travel the world with a _________.

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