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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the most adorable elf in SantaLand?
(a) Sleighbell.
(b) Puff.
(c) Crumpet.
(d) Snowball.

2. Sedaris believes his sister Lisa's greatest desire was to be _________.
(a) Exotic.
(b) Annoying.
(c) Typical.
(d) Famous.

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

4. What is the name of the town the Dunbar's live in?
(a) White Castle.
(b) South Paw.
(c) White Paw.
(d) South Castle.

5. Sedaris's father believes jobs ________.
(a) Build character.
(b) Improve integrity.
(c) Build bank accounts.
(d) Interfere with homework.

6. What item of Dinah's do the Sedaris girls try on?
(a) False eyelashes.
(b) Rings.
(c) Mink coat.
(d) Rabbit coat.

7. What is the name of the cafeteria where Sedaris gets a job?
(a) Cambridge.
(b) K & W.
(c) Piccadilly.
(d) Tiffany.

8. What is the name of Jackelyn Dunbar's husband?
(a) John.
(b) Joey.
(c) Todd.
(d) Timothy.

9. What is the feeling Sedaris has for his sister Lisa at the end of "Dinah, the Christmas Whore"?
(a) Frustration.
(b) Fear.
(c) Pity.
(d) Pride.

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

11. How long has Sedaris been in New York at the beginning of "SantaLand Diaries?"
(a) 3 months.
(b) 6 weeks.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 3 weeks.

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

13. What birthday is Lisa celebrating when she gets a mysterious phone call during dinner?
(a) 18.
(b) 19.
(c) 16.
(d) 17.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sedaris arrive in New York City?

2. What is Sedaris's job at the cafeteria?

3. What does Jocelyn Dunbar use to make Khe Sahn some dresses?

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

5. What is Sedaris's elf name?

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