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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where had Julius’ mother been born?
(a) London.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Yorubaland.
(d) Lagos.

2. What does Julius ransack his parents house looking for, while his mother is gone, in the childhood he remembers?
(a) Pornography.
(b) Coca-Cola.
(c) Liquor.
(d) Money.

3. What issue is remarkably absent from Julius, Farouq and Khalil’s discussion of Middle East politics?
(a) Tyrants.
(b) Murder of civilians.
(c) Oil.
(d) Civil wars.

4. What caused Saidu to flee his country?
(a) His parents saw the war coming when he was a child and left in advance.
(b) His home was shelled, and he was threatened with death if he stayed.
(c) His family had died in the war, and he was pressed to work for the army.
(d) The economic collapse made it impossible to find work.

5. What is the main impression Julius gives of the dream he has at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) Belonging.
(b) Fear.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Panic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease does Julius say killed his father?

2. How does Julius describe the expression of the Welcomers when they get to the immigrant detention facility?

3. What kind of music does the band play, that marches past the store where Julius stops in Chinatown in Chapter 16?

4. What did Saidu have to invent, in order to get a passport?

5. What is Julius’ reaction to Dr. Saito telling him that he is ready to die in Chapter 15?

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