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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1992, Pat Buchanan ran for the Republican nomination saying he was focused on preserving what?

2. Which presidential candidate does Lalami say called Americans "foolish," "dumb," and "very, very stupid" (21)?

3. Which presidential candidate does Lalami say had to go to great lengths to show his love for America?

4. What does Lalami say she observed in Marfa, where she arrived after being stopped at the Sierra Blanca border?

5. Why does Lalami say Trump's ban of North Koreans entering the country was a deceitful move?

Short Essay Questions

1. What year is it and why is Lalami at a ceremony at the start of "Allegiance"?

2. What are some things Lalami had to do in order to become a U.S. citizen?

3. What does Lalami note at the end of "Allegiance" about the prior use of the Pomona Fairplex, where she received her citizenship?

4. What interesting fact does Lalami note at the 5 freeway on the Canada border?

5. Describe Lalami's thoughts on how Arabs and Muslims are expected to act after events like 9/11?

6. Describe the conversation Lalami had with a seat mate on an airplane about Koreans in Gardena, California.

7. How does Lalami describe Donald Trump's rhetoric regarding immigrants in "Borders"?

8. In what ways did Lalami's grandmother live a traditional Muslim life?

9. Under what administration was Operation Hold the Line implemented? How successful was it?

10. In "Faith," who does Lalami say helped to fund the Muhahideen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing Lalami's language style and word choice in Conditional Citizens. What are some words that stand out to you and why? What words are repeated? What words are most impactful? Explain your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay comparing and contrasting Lalami's experience in Morocco to her experience in America. Focus on how these similarities and differences develop the themes of inequality, citizenship, and progress.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing Lalami's commentary on gender in both America and Morocco. What is the same and what is different regarding how women are treated? Use examples to support your analysis.

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