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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 is it that Farouq spends a good deal of time and thought trying to protect, intellectually?
(a) The concept of cultural difference.
(b) The hope of becoming a local, again.
(c) The possibility of cultural unification.
(d) The promise of cultural assimilation.

2. Flying back to New York, Julius remembers having seen the city from a similar vantage point: when looking a vast scale model of the city. Where was that scale model exhibited?
(a) The Louvre.
(b) 1939 World’s Fair.
(c) 1964 World’s Fair.
(d) The Smithsonian.

3. Why does Julius go to Notre Dame de la Chapelle?
(a) He has always wanted to see it.
(b) He is meeting Dr. Maillotte there.
(c) He promised Nadège he would see it.
(d) He is early to meet Dr. Maillotte.

4. Why does Julius say he avoided visiting Dr. Saito again while he was dying?
(a) He says that he was too busy.
(b) He says that he wanted to avoid the drama of death.
(c) He says that he was angry with his friend for not telling him what he wanted to hear.
(d) He says that he was afraid to see his friend suffering.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julius reflect on, after seeing the film The Last King of Scotland?

2. What does Julius say is the greatest trial Dr. Saito has endured?

3. What is the title Teju Cole gives to Part 2 of Open City, beginning with Chapter 12?

4. What did Pierre, the bootblack who shines Julius’ shoes, used to do before he became a boot black?

5. When Julius goes to see Dr. Saito in the beginning of Chapter 14, what is Dr. Saito having a hard time with?

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