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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Julius get a reputation for, after the affair of Musibau’s stolen newspaper, at the military school?
(a) Shiftiness.
(b) Mendacity.
(c) Indifference.
(d) Fearlessness.

2. 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) Controlling his anger at boarding agents.
(d) Holding his tongue while he is interrogated by the FBI.

3. Where is Open City set?
(a) Albany.
(b) New York suburbs.
(c) New York city.
(d) Long Island.

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

5. What does Julius say he was sent to the Nigerian Military School to get?
(a) Medical training.
(b) A liberal arts education.
(c) Discipline.
(d) Technical training.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the poet want to talk about, instead of reading poetry, when Julius goes to the 92nd Street Y?

3. What is Dr. Maillotte’s connection with Eduoard Empain, who built Heliopolis in Egypt?

4. Where is Saidu from?

5. Where had Julius’ mother been born?

(see the answer key)

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