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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. Sedaris is considered a celebrity by French teenagers because
(a) He owns a glamorous home.
(b) He knows many celebrities.
(c) He is a published author.
(d) He is from New York City.

2. Sedaris decides to make his students more comfortable by
(a) Sharing his private life with them.
(b) Allowing them to drink in class.
(c) Allowing them to smoke in class.
(d) Letting them design the class activities.

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

4. What changes Sedaris' mind about visiting France for the summer?
(a) The desire to learn French convinces Sedaris to visit France.
(b) Loneliness convinces Sedaris to visit France.
(c) The gifts Hugh brings him convince Sedaris to visit France.
(d) The promise of being a local celebrity convinces Sedaris to visit France.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why is Sedaris offered a job teaching a writing workshop?

4. In the end, Sedaris' authority is undermined when

5. Which of the following is not an unusual word Sedaris learned in French?

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