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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr. Maillotte, Julius’ seat partner, envy about Julius?
(a) His short legs.
(b) His ability to fall asleep.
(c) His appetite.
(d) His patience.

2. How does Julius characterize his mother’s feelings about Nigeria?
(a) She hated it because she did not feel at home there.
(b) She hated it because she felt trapped there.
(c) She loved it because she had come to belong there.
(d) She loved it but could never belong there.

3. What recent event has created controversy in Brussels, when Julius arrives there?
(a) A Muslim girl had been attacked.
(b) A Muslim girl has been hit by a white man’s car.
(c) An old man had been robbed.
(d) A 17-year-old boy had been murdered.

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

5. How does Julius characterize his feeling while he reads the news to Dr. Saito?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Detachment.
(d) Engagement.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it about Farouq that surprises Julius?

2. How does Julius say his father’s people reacted to Julius’ father’s death?

3. What position is Farouq determined to advocate in his work?

4. What is the first of Farouq’s two projects?

5. What effect does Julius’ father’s death have on Julius’ studies?

(see the answer key)

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