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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Julius?
(a) 22.
(b) 28.
(c) 38.
(d) 32.

2. What does Julius say he used to test the depth of the well at the house he grew up in in Nigeria?
(a) A measuring tape.
(b) A stone.
(c) A string.
(d) A stick.

3. How does Julius regard the Africans he sees in Chapter 11, once he finds out where they really come from?
(a) Joyously.
(b) Angrily.
(c) Suspiciously.
(d) Spitefully.

4. What does Dr. Maillotte say the actual ethnic composition of Brussels is?
(a) 75%Walloon, 21% Flemish and 4% Arab and African.
(b) 48% Walloon, 48% Flemish, and 4% % Arab and African.
(c) 95% Walloon, 1% Flemish, and 4% Arab and African.
(d) 40% Walloon, 40% Flemish, and 20% Arab and African.

5. When Julius sees a bust of poet Paul Claudel, what aspect of Claudel’s legacy does Julius think time will redeem?
(a) Claudel’s writings about Africans.
(b) Claudel’s collaboration with the Nazis.
(c) Claudel’s treatment of his parents.
(d) Claudel’s financial woes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Maillotte, Julius’ seat partner, envy about Julius?

2. What does the poet want to talk about, instead of reading poetry, when Julius goes to the 92nd Street Y?

3. Where had Julius’ mother been born?

4. Why does Julius go to Notre Dame de la Chapelle?

5. What position is Farouq determined to advocate in his work?

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