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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Julius say he was estranged from his mother?
(a) At 28.
(b) At 24.
(c) At 21.
(d) At 17.

2. What is Nadège’s relationship with Julius?
(a) Co-worker.
(b) Friend.
(c) Ex-girlfriend.
(d) Girlfriend.

3. What did Saidu have to invent, in order to get a passport?
(a) A nationality.
(b) A birthdate.
(c) A home town.
(d) A name.

4. Where had Julius’ mother been born?
(a) Yorubaland.
(b) Berlin.
(c) London.
(d) Lagos.

5. What does the Wall Street subway station remind Julius of?
(a) A cathedral.
(b) A bomb shelter.
(c) A catacomb.
(d) A mall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of music does Julius say he listens to?

2. What did Julius get a reputation for, after the affair of Musibau’s stolen newspaper, at the military school?

3. What effect does Julius’ father’s death have on Julius’ studies?

4. How does Julius say his mother saw her mother, Julius’ oma?

5. What is the “halo” Julius sees around Dr. Saito’s head comprised of (11)?

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