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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Julius say fatigues him about boarding the plane?
(a) Holding his tongue while he is interrogated by the FBI.
(b) Controlling his anger at boarding agents.
(c) Containing his heartbreak over a scared child.
(d) Remaining patient after numerous delays.

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

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

4. What is the first thing Saidu asks Julius when he meets him at the immigrant detention facility?
(a) Whether he is African.
(b) Whether he is tired.
(c) Whether he is thirsty.
(d) Whether he is Christian.

5. What kind of music does Julius say he listens to?
(a) Classical.
(b) Classic rock.
(c) Jazz.
(d) Rock.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it about Farouq that surprises Julius?

2. Where is Open City set?

3. What does the local bishop say in response to the event that has created controversy in Brussels when Julius arrives there?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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