2. Why does Julius say he is hesitant to call Nadège in Chapter 12?
(a) Because he is still angry about the way she left him so suddenly.
(b) Because he does not want to admit that he made too much of their relationship.
(c) Because he still does not understand why they split up.
(d) Because he is not ready to apologize to her yet.

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

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

5. How does Julius say he sees the other people who are around when he is in the atrium above the Wall Street subway station?
(a) As dangerous animals.
(b) As kindly domesticated animals.
(c) As life-size mannequins.
(d) As robots.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Julius sees children on a playground on his way home from the appointment with his accountant in Chapter 13, what does he say the creak-creak of the swings signifies to them?

2. What does Julius say was the true source of second-class warrant officer Musibau’s anger at him?

3. How does Julius characterize his feeling while he reads the news to Dr. Saito?

4. What does Dr. Maillotte tell Julius she thinks about Ghanaians?

5. What is the main impression Julius gives of the dream he has at the beginning of Chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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