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

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

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Sedaris claims he sees so many movies because

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

4. One glaring difference Sedaris notices between watching movies in the U.S and watching them in Paris is

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

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