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

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

3. What question does Julius say he wakes up with, from his dream at the start of Chapter 10?
(a) Whether he is really awake.
(b) Whether his mother is really calling him.
(c) Whether his father is still alive.
(d) Whether he has a partner.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused Saidu to flee his country?

2. What is the wound that Julius says Farouq carries?

3. Who is in the shop Julius stop into in Chinatown in Chapter 16?

4. What did Julius get a reputation for, after the affair of Musibau’s stolen newspaper, at the military school?

5. How does Julius characterize his feeling when he is watching the marching band in Chinatown in Chapter 16?

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