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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The City of Light in the Dark.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One glaring difference Sedaris notices between watching movies in the U.S and watching them in Paris is
(a) No one needs subtitles in Paris.
(b) No one eats during the movies in Paris.
(c) No one knows who he is in Paris.
(d) No one talks during the movies in Paris.

2. Though Sedaris is in Paris, he spends most of his time
(a) Watching foreign films.
(b) Watching silent films.
(c) Watching American films.
(d) Watching documentaries.

3. How does Sedaris prepare to teach his workshop?
(a) He writes elaborate lesson plans.
(b) He organizes several get-to-know-you activities.
(c) He practices introducing himself in front of the mirror while holding a briefcase.
(d) He reads articles by famous writers.

4. At the start of the essay, Sedaris explains how he met
(a) Hugh.
(b) Bonnie.
(c) Amy.
(d) Alisha.

5. Why is Sedaris offered a job teaching a writing workshop?
(a) He is friends with the department chair.
(b) He has been published several times.
(c) The scheduled professor quit at the last moment.
(d) He has teaching experience.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of the essay, Sedaris compares himself to

2. What changes Sedaris' mind about visiting France for the summer?

3. Sedaris justifies viewing soap operas in class by

4. Sedaris says he sounds like an evil baby when speaking French because

5. In this essay, Sedaris' itineraries revolve around

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