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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nadège tell Julius when he calls her with news of Dr. Saito’s death?
(a) She tells him she is sorry to hear that.
(b) She tells him that she wants him back.
(c) She tells him she will come back for the funeral.
(d) She tells him she is engaged.

2. What does the fine weather on the day of the picnic in Central Park make Julius recall?
(a) The time he visited with his friend in Brussels.
(b) The day he said goodbye to Nadège.
(c) The day he saved a boy’s life in Lagos.
(d) The time he saved a woman from falling construction barriers.

3. What is the white man teaching the Asian woman in the diner where Julius sees them in Chapter 18?
(a) Latin.
(b) English.
(c) Calculus.
(d) Chinese.

4. How does Julius characterize Moji and Lise-Anne, respectively?
(a) Beautiful; thoughtful.
(b) Brittle; likable.
(c) Warm; off-putting.
(d) Curious; closed-minded.

5. Who does Julius feel watched by as he goes to the post office in Chapter 16?
(a) A homeless man.
(b) A red-tailed hawk.
(c) A squirrel.
(d) A policeman.

6. What was the subject of the cantatas Julius had heard at Lincoln Center, before coming to visit Dr. Saito?
(a) Tulips.
(b) Cinnamon.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Tea.

7. Who does Julius ask for help after being beaten and robbed?
(a) His friend.
(b) V.
(c) Nadège.
(d) Mary.

8. What is the title Teju Cole gives to Part 2 of Open City, beginning with Chapter 12?
(a) The world still exists.
(b) Alone in the fog.
(c) I have searched myself.
(d) Mother, where are you?

9. What kind of music does the band play, that marches past the store where Julius stops in Chinatown in Chapter 16?
(a) A jazz classic.
(b) A dirge.
(c) A march.
(d) A fugue.

10. What is the man doing in the subway cars, when Julius notices him on the 18th anniversary of his father’s burial?
(a) Inspecting the air conditioning.
(b) Changing the ads.
(c) Looking for fare-cheats.
(d) Inspecting the lights.

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

12. What does Julius say the Statue of Liberty served as until 1902?
(a) A lighthouse.
(b) An immigration processing center.
(c) A tourist destination.
(d) A detention center.

13. How does Moji say Julius acted in the days and weeks after he forced himself on her?
(a) He was sullen with flashes of anger.
(b) He was guilty and tried to apologize.
(c) He acted as if it had not happened.
(d) He was aggressive and out of control.

14. What is Julius’ reaction to Dr. Saito telling him that he is ready to die in Chapter 15?
(a) He rushes out.
(b) He sits mute and still.
(c) He calls the nurse.
(d) He holds his hand.

15. What does Julius say he is more likely to do in the months of March, April and May?
(a) Visit museums.
(b) Put in long hours at work.
(c) Seek out the company of others.
(d) Travel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julius say his memory of his father’s burial has merged with?

2. How does Julius characterize the effect Mahler’s symphony has on him?

3. How does Julius characterize the gait of the two boys who beat him up?

4. What does Julius say his generation is the first generation not to be familiar with?

5. When Julius sees a bust of poet Paul Claudel, what aspect of Claudel’s legacy does Julius think time will redeem?

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