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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. According to Jim Timothy the child whose mother performed surgery was dying of _________.
(a) Cancer.
(b) Kidney failure.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Heart failure.

3. How old is Kyle Dunbar?
(a) 15.
(b) 14.
(c) 13.
(d) 12.

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

5. What does Sedaris decide to wear for the Christmas season he works at the cafeteria?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) White.
(d) Yellow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does David try to get Lisa to listen to on the radio as they are driving somewhere on her birthday?

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

3. The son in "Based Upon a True Story" is hit by what kind of truck?

4. Who does Thaddeus Bristol blame for most the problems with "A Christmas Carol" performance?

5. Lisa agrees to give Sedaris unlimited use of her ________ to get him to go somewhere with her on birthday.

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