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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Borders," and "Assimilation" .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lalami ends the chapter, "Allegiance," stating that "there is nothing more American" (28) than doing what?
(a) Learning from one's mistakes.
(b) Wasting money.
(c) Forgetting the past.
(d) Banning immigrants.

2. How many visas does Lalami say are issued to people from Muslim-majority countries on Trump's ban list?
(a) 275.
(b) 0.
(c) 40.
(d) 70,000.

3. What changes does Lalami say began to take place at the borders after 2006 while more border fence was built?
(a) Illegal crossings increased.
(b) The border became more militarized.
(c) Mexico-American relations became more strained.
(d) Border agents were laid off.

4. At the end of "Faith," what does Lalami say her daughter told her she wanted to be?
(a) President.
(b) A linguist.
(c) A social justice activist.
(d) A doctor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did talk show host Bill Maher say on his show that resulted in advertisers pulling their ads?

2. What is Lalami doing at the start of "Faith" when a woman in the audience asked about her upbringing in Morocco?

3. In what state does Lalami say George W. Bush received 45,000 Muslim votes?

4. In what ways does Lalami say she lives in the so-called gray zone in the chapter "Faith"?

5. What was Amado Martinez-Fuerte charged with?

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