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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. Thaddeus Bristol says Christmas signifies these three things EXCEPT one:
(a) Unforgivable television.
(b) Worse theater.
(c) Bad movies.
(d) Terrible music.

2. Christmas is causing Sedaris to have a(n) _________ in "Dinah, the Christmas Whore."
(a) Ethical dilemma.
(b) Identity crisis.
(c) Moral dilemma.
(d) Existential crisis.

3. Jim Timothy says the best stories are what?
(a) Sad.
(b) Free.
(c) True.
(d) Funny.

4. What did Sedaris see someone dressed as and handing out leaflets on Lexington Avenue?
(a) Taco.
(b) Camcorder.
(c) Dog.
(d) Hot dog.

5. Where does Sedaris arrive in New York City?
(a) Grand Central Station.
(b) Penn Station.
(c) Port Authority.
(d) Times Square.

Short Answer Questions

1. Thaddeus Bristol is gagging from the smell of spray painted ______.

2. Jocelyn Dunbar's motto is "A family is not a ___________."

3. What does Sedaris decide to wear for the Christmas season he works at the cafeteria?

4. What famous visitor to SantaLand does Sedaris point out to everyone?

5. What does Jim Timothy use as an example of waiting for a good offer?

(see the answer key)

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