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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. When Sedaris watches American movies in Paris, he
(a) Does not remember he is in Paris.
(b) Does not feel homesick.
(c) Does not feel guilty for escaping to the theatre.
(d) Does not feel ashamed to be American.

2. Sedaris says he sounds like an evil baby when speaking French because
(a) He refuses to learn new words.
(b) He only uses curse words.
(c) He refuses to speak French aloud.
(d) He only uses nouns at first.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Though Sedaris is in Paris, he spends most of his time

2. Sedaris claims he sees so many movies because

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

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

5. In this essay, Sedaris' itineraries revolve around

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