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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Joceylyn Dunbar compares Khe Sahn to what?
(a) Cockatoo.
(b) Pekinese.
(c) Siamese cat.
(d) Terrier.

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

3. What is Sedaris's job at the cafeteria?
(a) Salad prep.
(b) Steam tables.
(c) Dish washer.
(d) Meat carver.

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

5. What is Sedaris's favorite job at SantaLand?
(a) Photo Elf.
(b) Pointer Elf.
(c) Usher Elf.
(d) Maze Elf.

6. How long was Clifford Dunbar married the first time?
(a) 9 months.
(b) 4 months.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 8 months.

7. Which is Sedaris's least favorite job at SantaLand?
(a) Usher Elf.
(b) Pointer Elf.
(c) Photo Elf.
(d) Maze Elf.

8. Jocelyn Dunbar refers to her family's tragedy as what in the first paragraph of "Season's Greetings to Our Friends and Family!!!"?
(a) Setbacks.
(b) Inconveniences.
(c) Disappointments.
(d) Hassles.

9. What kind of soap does Kyle Dunbar use for carving gnomes?
(a) Ivory.
(b) Petal soft.
(c) Irish Spring.
(d) Dove.

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

11. What is the name of the street the Dunbar's live on?
(a) Prescott Street.
(b) Tiffany Circle.
(c) Penelope Court.
(d) Terrance Lane.

12. How old is Khe Sahn Dunbar?
(a) 19.
(b) 22.
(c) 17.
(d) 20.

13. At his cafeteria job, what list does Sedaris keep posted at his work station?
(a) Inspirational sayings.
(b) Irregular Spanish verbs.
(c) Latin vocabulary.
(d) Pin-ups.

14. What kind of tattoo does Jackelyn Dunbar's husband have on his neck?
(a) Crosses.
(b) Barbwire.
(c) Hearts.
(d) Flames.

15. What is Sedaris's elf name?
(a) Puff.
(b) Crumpet.
(c) Snowball.
(d) Sleighbell.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris hopes to gain wisdom from the _______ that work at the cafeteria with him.

2. What city do David and Lisa Sedaris live in?

3. What is the first name of Khe Sahn Dunbar's interpreter?

4. How old is Sedaris is "SantaLand Diaries"?

5. What name do the Dunbar's call Jackelyn's baby?

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