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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal does Dr. Saito say he is ready to come for him in Chapter 15?
(a) The lions.
(b) The vultures.
(c) The dogs.
(d) The crows.

2. What is Julius’ reaction to Dr. Saito telling him that he is ready to die in Chapter 15?
(a) He rushes out.
(b) He sits mute and still.
(c) He calls the nurse.
(d) He holds his hand.

3. What is the first thing Saidu asks Julius when he meets him at the immigrant detention facility?
(a) Whether he is African.
(b) Whether he is thirsty.
(c) Whether he is tired.
(d) Whether he is Christian.

4. What position is Farouq determined to advocate in his work?
(a) That history puts people in the roles it needs them to play.
(b) That people are just the face of their cultures.
(c) That individuals can be spokespeople for their races.
(d) That all people are individuals.

5. Why does Julius say he avoided visiting Dr. Saito again while he was dying?
(a) He says that he was afraid to see his friend suffering.
(b) He says that he wanted to avoid the drama of death.
(c) He says that he was too busy.
(d) He says that he was angry with his friend for not telling him what he wanted to hear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is there an explosion, in the dream Julius has in the beginning of Chapter 15?

2. What does Nadège tell Julius when he calls her with news of Dr. Saito’s death?

3. What kind of music does the band play, that marches past the store where Julius stops in Chinatown in Chapter 16?

4. What rule does Julius break, in the memory he recalls in Chapter 10 from having been left at home?

5. How does Julius say his father’s people reacted to Julius’ father’s death?

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