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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Julius characterize the city when he comes out of the Wall Street subway stop?
(a) A miniature model.
(b) A living entity.
(c) A palimpsest.
(d) A rough draft.

2. Whose music does Julius hear that causes him to stop shopping and sit and listen in the Tower Records?
(a) Mahler.
(b) Vivaldi.
(c) Schumann.
(d) Brahms.

3. What does Julius say his study at the hospital shows a correlation between?
(a) Strokes and depression.
(b) Depression and suicide.
(c) Diet and heart disease.
(d) Exercise and depression.

4. What does Julius notice about people’s clothing, as he takes the subway around the city?
(a) That it is extremely variable.
(b) That it expresses people’s individualism.
(c) That it reflects numerous cultures.
(d) That it is mostly dark colors.

5. How does Julius say his mother saw her mother, Julius’ oma?
(a) As difficult and mean-spirited.
(b) As loving and generous.
(c) As delusional.
(d) As pathetic and a little crazy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On his way home from the cinema, who does Julius have a presentiment about seeing again?

3. Where is Open City set?

4. What does Julius say his friend is passionate about?

5. What is Julius’ (unnamed) friend’s field of expertise?

(see the answer key)

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