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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 research.
(b) The bureaucracy.
(c) The needy students.
(d) The competition.

2. What do Julius’ thoughts about the Africans he had seen in Le Panais make him think about the cleaning woman in the church?
(a) That she might be seeking refuge in the church.
(b) That she might be in Brussels to forget.
(c) That she might have been a killer in Africa.
(d) That she might be dreaming of fleeing Belgium.

3. What does Julius say he is more likely to do in the months of March, April and May?
(a) Put in long hours at work.
(b) Visit museums.
(c) Travel.
(d) Seek out the company of others.

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

5. What is Julius’ reaction when he sees Hasidic Jews looking at Munkasci’s images of Goebbels?
(a) He becomes quiet inside and very attentive.
(b) He feels compelled to leave.
(c) He goes to talk to them.
(d) He focuses on their young children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julius’ friend argue for, after Julius’ comments about Dr. Saito’s death?

2. What does Nadège tell Julius when he calls her with news of Dr. Saito’s death?

3. What is Julius’ reaction to Dr. Saito telling him that he is ready to die in Chapter 15?

4. When Julius goes to the Munkasci exhibit at the Center of Photography, he thinks of the photographic concept of the “decisive moment” (152). Which photographer coined this term, and philosophy?

5. What does Mayken, Julius’ short-term landlord for his stay in Brussels, tell him the ethnic composition of Brussels was supposed to be?

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