Open City - Themes and Characters Quiz

Which city does Julius travel to in search of his German grandmother?

Question Answer Choices Berlin Brussels Paris Amsterdam

What landmark does Julius contemplate in the closing scene of Open City?

Question Answer Choices The Eiffel Tower The Brooklyn Bridge The Statue of Liberty The Empire State Building

What triggers Julius's memories from his childhood in the first fifty pages of Open City?

Question Answer Choices Watching The Last King of Scotland in a movie theater. Listening to a song from his childhood. Reading a book about Nigerian history. Walking through Harlem and observing the changes.

Who is the main character in Open City?

Question Answer Choices Julius Dr. Gupta Professor Saito Nadege

In chapter 13 of Open City, what does Julius's reflection on his white hairs symbolize?

Question Answer Choices The beauty of youthful appearance. The unavoidable decay of the human body. The inevitability of financial struggles. The importance of maintaining personal relationships.

What event does Julius reflect on while observing the people around him in New York City?

Question Answer Choices The trauma of 9/11 The Vietnam War The Civil Rights Movement The Great Depression

What is Julius's profession in Open City?

Question Answer Choices Engineer Lawyer Journalist Doctor

What happens to New York City's role in the second fifty pages of Open City?

Question Answer Choices It recedes into the background as Julius focuses more on his personal life and memories. It becomes more prominent as Julius explores new neighborhoods and landmarks. It is replaced entirely by Julius's experiences in Brussels. It remains central to the narrative, influencing every aspect of Julius's life.

In chapter 13 of Open City, what does Julius's experience of forgetting his ATM number represent?

Question Answer Choices His distrust in technology. His weakening mind. His lack of organization. His financial instability.

Which character in Open City is a retired literature professor?

Question Answer Choices Saidu Farouq Professor Saito Dr. Gupta