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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. One of the actors in "A Christmas Carol" had just lost his foot to what?
(a) Car accident.
(b) Bug bite.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Cancer.

2. Where does Sedaris picture Socrates helping after he loses his memory?
(a) St. Louis.
(b) Denver.
(c) Las Vegas.
(d) Santa Fe.

3. SantaLand is part of Macy's ___________.
(a) Times Square.
(b) Herald Square
(c) Grand Central Station.
(d) Central Park.

4. What is the name of the show at Scottsfield Elementary?
(a) "A Reindeer's Gift."
(b) "A Missing Reindeer."
(c) "Santa's Gift."
(d) "Blitzen's Blast."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sedaris's reaction to seeing the SantaLand ad?

2. According to Jim Timothy the child whose mother performed surgery was dying of _________.

3. In a previous interview, Sedaris said he liked the ________.

4. What is the nickname Cliff Dunbar gives to his grandson?

5. What is the name of the town the Dunbar's live in?

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