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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Sedaris claims he sees so many movies because

3. Sedaris justifies viewing soap operas in class by

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

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

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