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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the “halo” Julius sees around Dr. Saito’s head comprised of (11)?
(a) Renaissance prints.
(b) Ancient swords.
(c) Polynesian masks.
(d) Family photos.

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

3. What does the Wall Street subway station remind Julius of?
(a) A cathedral.
(b) A bomb shelter.
(c) A catacomb.
(d) A mall.

4. What is Dr. Maillotte’s field of medicine?
(a) Gastrointestinal surgery.
(b) Oncology.
(c) Epidemiology.
(d) Gerontology.

5. What does Julius say his experience of his oma’s visit was like, when she came to visit in Nigeria?
(a) Heartbreaking.
(b) Loving.
(c) Contentious.
(d) Frustrating.

6. How does Julius characterize Brussels’ strategy for surviving the second world war?
(a) Remaining neutral.
(b) Resisting.
(c) Collaborating.
(d) Surrendering.

7. What does Julius say was the true source of second-class warrant officer Musibau’s anger at him?
(a) He saw Julius as a worthless African.
(b) He saw Julius as an insubordinate soldier.
(c) He saw Julius as an outsider.
(d) He saw Julius as a colonizer.

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

9. How much vacation time does Julius use for his trip to Brussels?
(a) More than three weeks.
(b) Ten days.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Two weeks.

10. At what age was Julius sent to boarding school?
(a) 10.
(b) 14.
(c) 9.
(d) 7.

11. What do Julius, Farouq and Farouq’s friend Khalil agree on, in terms of the portrayal of blacks in America and Muslims in Europe?
(a) That one or two men determine how the whole society sees them.
(b) That the portrayal is created in advance by the unconscious of the race.
(c) That the people with power control the portrayal.
(d) That the people are responsible for how they are portrayed.

12. What is Julius treating M. for?
(a) Suicidal thoughts.
(b) Schizophrenia.
(c) Delusions.
(d) Depression.

13. What does Julius notice about people’s clothing, as he takes the subway around the city?
(a) That it is extremely variable.
(b) That it expresses people’s individualism.
(c) That it reflects numerous cultures.
(d) That it is mostly dark colors.

14. What does Julius think about doing in the boat basin behind the World Financial Center?
(a) Traveling to Brussels.
(b) Returning to Nigeria.
(c) Writing to his mother.
(d) Committing suicide.

15. What disease does Julius say killed his father?
(a) Tuberculosis.
(b) Emphysema.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Diabetes.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Julius characterize Saidu’s narrative?

4. How does Julius’ cabbie show his disapproval for Julius’ behavior after driving him home from the American Folk Art Museum?

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

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