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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. Lisa agrees to give Sedaris unlimited use of her ________ to get him to go somewhere with her on birthday.
(a) Car.
(b) Computer.
(c) Phone.
(d) Hair-dryer.

2. What kind of dog plays Blitzen in the Scottsfield Elementary School performance?
(a) Great Dane.
(b) Basset hound.
(c) Golden retriever.
(d) Poodle.

3. Sedaris discovers while working at the cafeteria that most people are what?
(a) Frightened.
(b) Smart.
(c) Kind.
(d) Lazy.

4. Where does Lisa take the phone to have a private conversation?
(a) Closet.
(b) Porch.
(c) Carport.
(d) Bathroom.

5. Where did Sedaris apply for a job the day before seeing the SanatLand ad?
(a) U.S. Army.
(b) FedEx.
(c) Mary Kay.
(d) UPS.

Short Answer Questions

1. Thaddeus Bristol says Christmas signifies these three things EXCEPT one:

2. Thaddeus Bristol compares the performance at Scottsfield Elementary School to what?

3. What time is Sedaris's plane supposed to leave in "SantaLand Diaries"?

4. What is Jim Timothy's show "Sun Roof Optional" about?

5. What kind of appliance does Jim Timothy offer each member of the church congregation?

(see the answer key)

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