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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Julius characterize Saidu’s narrative?
(a) Like a trickle of information.
(b) Like a cautious testimony.
(c) Like an avalanche of information.
(d) Like a unblocked aquifer.

2. Julius says that the world seems to fall under Obatala’s influence: what is Obatala responsible for?
(a) Bringing harvests.
(b) Creating people.
(c) Changing the seasons.
(d) The flights of birds.

3. What is Julius’ status in the hospital?
(a) Resident.
(b) Fellow.
(c) Director.
(d) Student.

4. What hospital does Julius work at?
(a) Columbia Presbyterian.
(b) Mt. Sinai.
(c) NYU Medical Center.
(d) Cabrini.

5. Where is Saidu from?
(a) Morocco.
(b) Angola.
(c) Liberia.
(d) Nigeria.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Julius say his field of study compares to other fields?

2. What kind of weather does Julius escape when he goes into the American Folk Art Museum?

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

4. What does the Wall Street subway station remind Julius of?

5. How does Julius’ cabbie show his disapproval for Julius’ behavior after driving him home from the American Folk Art Museum?

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