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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jocelyn Dunbar refers to her family's tragedy as what in the first paragraph of "Season's Greetings to Our Friends and Family!!!"?

2. Everything about the_______ intimidates Sedaris in SantaLand.

3. What is the nickname Cliff Dunbar gives to his grandson?

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

5. SantaLand is part of Macy's ___________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What reservations does David Sedaris have about wearing a costume for employment?

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

3. What are some of the jobs Sedaris does as Crumpet the elf?

4. What is David's opinion of his sister Lisa?

5. What is the decor of the Piccadilly Cafeteria like?

6. Where do David and Lisa Sedaris get jobs at their father's urging to gain after school employment?

7. What does Sedaris find annoying about his co-workers at SantaLand?

8. What happens when Lisa and David take Dinah home with them?

9. What does Joceyln Dunbar have to say about her neighbor Cherise Clarmont-Shea?

10. What does Jocelyn report is going on with the Dunbar's daughter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the purpose of the character Dinah? What is the greater truth that she helps illustrate?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of appearance versus reality as it is illustrated in various stories in the collection.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the elements of satire used throughout the story collection.

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