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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Caste" .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Melilla's border different from when Lalami was a child?
(a) It now has metal fences and patrol guards.
(b) There is no more border, as it is no longer owned by Spain.
(c) They let people pass through even without papers today.
(d) There is no longer a fence.

2. What are some reasons Lalami cites for the Muslim religion being virtually erased after enslaved Muslims were brought to the U.S.?
(a) Enslaved Muslims were forced to give up their religion and their names were changed.
(b) Schools were banned from teaching about the history of Muslims in America.
(c) Muslims did not discuss their religion openly.
(d) All Muslims were later sent back to their homeland.

3. What group did ISIS founder Ahmed Fadhil al-Nazal al-Khalaylah join after dropping out of high school?
(a) Al Quaeda.
(b) Taliban.
(c) The Mujahideen.
(d) Al Shabab.

4. Which presidential candidate does Lalami say had to go to great lengths to show his love for America?
(a) McCain.
(b) Trump.
(c) Obama.
(d) Bush.

5. What does Lalami say Muslims in America are required to do after an ISIS attack?
(a) Condemn terrorism.
(b) Attend prayers at a mosque.
(c) Leave the country.
(d) Hide out at home until things blow over.

Short Answer Questions

1. Under which administration was Operation Hold the Line, which allowed for increased Border Patrol presence?

2. Whom did the 1924 Johnson Reed Act ban from immigrating to the United States?

3. What country does Lalami say tends to place blame on poor people for their state of poverty?

4. What year was the case against Amado Martinez-Fuerte?

5. Who asked Lalaimi's husband how many camels he had to trade to make her his wife in "Allegiance"?

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