View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of academia does Julius say he has never had a stomach for?
(a) The competition.
(b) The research.
(c) The bureaucracy.
(d) The needy students.

2. What is the white man teaching the Asian woman in the diner where Julius sees them in Chapter 18?
(a) Latin.
(b) English.
(c) Chinese.
(d) Calculus.

3. What does Julius say fatigues him about boarding the plane?
(a) Holding his tongue while he is interrogated by the FBI.
(b) Controlling his anger at boarding agents.
(c) Containing his heartbreak over a scared child.
(d) Remaining patient after numerous delays.

4. How much vacation time does Julius use for his trip to Brussels?
(a) Ten days.
(b) More than three weeks.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Two weeks.

5. What was the subject of the cantatas Julius had heard at Lincoln Center, before coming to visit Dr. Saito?
(a) Tea.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Tulips.
(d) Cinnamon.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Julius says that the world seems to fall under Obatala’s influence: what is Obatala responsible for?

4. What caused Saidu to flee his country?

5. What is Dr. Maillotte’s field of medicine?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 285 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample