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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One afternoon they set a record at SantaLand by getting _______ people through in one hour.
(a) 600.
(b) 1200.
(c) 1400.
(d) 1000.

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

3. Who does Sedaris discuss the Santa/Satan connection with?
(a) Crumpet.
(b) Sleighbell.
(c) Puff.
(d) Snowball.

4. What time is Sedaris's plane supposed to leave in "SantaLand Diaries"?
(a) 11 p.m.
(b) 9 p.m.
(c) 8 p.m.
(d) 10 p.m.

5. What name do the Dunbar's call Jackelyn's baby?
(a) Ted.
(b) Joe.
(c) John.
(d) Don.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the date of the day that Jocelyn Dunbar leaves Khe Sahn in charge of the baby?

2. Where is David Sedaris when he sees the SantaLand ad?

3. Sedaris's father believes jobs ________.

4. What is the name of the street the Dunbar's live on?

5. What birthday is Lisa celebrating when she gets a mysterious phone call during dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Jocelyn Dunbar's complaints about Khe Sahn?

2. Why is Jocelyn Dunbar being accused of baby Don's murder?

3. What is the premise of "Season's Greetings to Our Friends and Family!!!"?

4. What is Jocelyn Dunbar's youngest son like?

5. What does David think about while he washes dishes at the cafeteria?

6. What happens when Sedaris tries to help a particularly harried mother one day?

7. What happens the day that Jocelyn asks Khe Sahn to watch baby Don?

8. Who is Khe Sahn in "Season's Greetings to Our Friends and Family!!!"?

9. How does Jocelyn Dunbar treat Khe Sahn?

10. What happens while the Sedaris family is eating dinner to celebrate Lisa's eighteenth birthday?

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