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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Julius characterize his feeling when he is watching the marching band in Chinatown in Chapter 16?
(a) Disoriented.
(b) Dreamy.
(c) Disturbed.
(d) At home.

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

3. What do Julius, Farouq and Farouq’s friend Khalil agree on, in terms of the portrayal of blacks in America and Muslims in Europe?
(a) That the people with power control the portrayal.
(b) That the people are responsible for how they are portrayed.
(c) That the portrayal is created in advance by the unconscious of the race.
(d) That one or two men determine how the whole society sees them.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nadège’s limp affect Julius, when he joins her on a trip to the immigrant detention facility?

2. In Chapter 15, where does Dr. Saito tell Julius he is ready to go?

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

4. What does Julius say he was sent to the Nigerian Military School to get?

5. Where is Saidu from?

(see the answer key)

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