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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 is the main impression Julius gives of the dream he has at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) Fear.
(b) Belonging.
(c) Panic.
(d) Confusion.

2. How does Julius’ friend respond to the fact that the “tree of heaven” is an invasive species (179)?
(a) He is angry at the person who introduced it.
(b) He says, "Aren’t we all?"
(c) He extolls the virtues of the tree.
(d) He is concerned about ways to eradicate it.

3. What does Nadège tell Julius when he calls her with news of Dr. Saito’s death?
(a) She tells him that she wants him back.
(b) She tells him she is engaged.
(c) She tells him she will come back for the funeral.
(d) She tells him she is sorry to hear that.

4. How does Julius say his father’s people reacted to Julius’ father’s death?
(a) Angrily.
(b) Indifferently.
(c) Calmly.
(d) Hysterically.

5. What caused Saidu to flee his country?
(a) His family had died in the war, and he was pressed to work for the army.
(b) His home was shelled, and he was threatened with death if he stayed.
(c) The economic collapse made it impossible to find work.
(d) His parents saw the war coming when he was a child and left in advance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julius tell his friend he wanted from Dr. Saito in Chapter 15?

2. What effect does Julius say his curtness has on the waitress who brings him coffee in Grand Sablon?

3. What is the second of Farouq’s two projects?

4. At what age was Julius sent to boarding school?

5. How does Julius characterize his mother’s feelings about Nigeria?

(see the answer key)

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