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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the poet want to talk about, instead of reading poetry, when Julius goes to the 92nd Street Y?
(a) History.
(b) Love.
(c) Persecution.
(d) Colonialism.

3. What does the local bishop say in response to the event that has created controversy in Brussels when Julius arrives there?
(a) He calls for retribution.
(b) He calls for tranquility, not retribution.
(c) He rails against the people who did not help.
(d) He rails against the immigrants who did this.

4. What is Nadège’s relationship with Julius?
(a) Co-worker.
(b) Ex-girlfriend.
(c) Girlfriend.
(d) Friend.

5. What does Dr. Maillotte tell Julius she thinks about Nigerians?
(a) That they are lazy.
(b) That they are genial.
(c) That they are shifty.
(d) That they are arrogant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julius say he used to test the depth of the well at the house he grew up in in Nigeria?

2. What is Dr. Maillotte reading on the flight with Julius?

3. What is Julius’ status in the hospital?

4. How old is the Czechoslovakian tourist Julius has a one-night encounter with?

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

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