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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 famous visitor to SantaLand does Sedaris point out to everyone?
(a) Paul McCartney.
(b) Chris Martin.
(c) Phil Collins.
(d) Huey Lewis.

2. Thaddeus Bristol thinks Bob Cratchit got his Cockney accent from where?
(a) Beverly Hillbillies.
(b) Laugh-in.
(c) Hee Haw.
(d) Lawrence Welk.

3. What odor does Thaddeus Bristol complain about at the first school performance?
(a) Lasagna.
(b) French fries.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Chicken nuggets.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. SantaLand is part of Macy's ___________.

2. Sedaris says he wants to be an elf because it is a _________ career opportunity.

3. Sedaris likes to tell customers at SantaLand that their pictures will arrive in ________.

4. What kind of suit is Jim Timothy wearing in church?

5. What does Thaddeus Bristol say is ironically missing from each performance?

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