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

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

3. In the end, Sedaris' authority is undermined when
(a) He admits that he has never been published.
(b) He allows a student to teach the class.
(c) He admits how much money he is paid to teach the class
(d) He refuses to answer a student's question about his salary.

4. Unlike American theaters, French theaters
(a) Do not offer a choice of seats.
(b) Do not offer many concessions.
(c) Do not allow repeat viewings.
(d) Do not offer ice cream.

5. In this essay, Sedaris' itineraries revolve around
(a) Restaurants.
(b) Tourist traps.
(c) Movie showings.
(d) Historical sites.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who or what threatens to divide Sedaris' class?

2. Sedaris decides to make his students more comfortable by

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

4. Sedaris claims he sees so many movies because

5. How does Sedaris prepare to teach his workshop?

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