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1. In what does the narrator report having seen the good in the United States during his youth?

The narrator reports several places in which he identified the good of the United States in his youth. Images of Uncle Sam, canned laughter in sitcoms, and the large suburban homes in his neighborhood all spoke thereof to him.

2. What does the narrator cite as major disagreements his mother has with the idea of American exceptionalism that his father espouses?

The narrator reports several major points of disagreement between Fatima and Sikander on the topic of American exceptionalism. She disapproves of American materialism, ignorance of geography and history, and denial of aging and death, among others.

3. What struggles does Moroni cite as “fires beneath her crucible” in her letter to the narrator following the 11 September 2001 attacks (xvi)?

Moroni references her struggles as a lesbian in the United States as “fires beneath her crucible.” Among them are persistent attacks and difficulties finding her authentic self and being allowed to enact it.

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