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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Day 4, Pages 87-104; Day 5, Pages 105-116, the paragraph that ends, “…I am still full of fury”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Daphne characterize Engin’s relationship with Islam?
(a) She says that he only observes the major holidays.
(b) She says that the Islam he believes in is so progressive it might as well be Unitarianism.
(c) She says that he believes but has questions about some doctrines.
(d) She says that he is not Muslim at all.

2. What does Daphne say her husband accuses her of doing when she cries?
(a) Abdicating responsibility.
(b) Reinforcing gender stereotypes.
(c) Taking refuge in victimhood.
(d) Changing the topic.

3. On day two, how long does Daphne say she is planning to stay in Altavista?
(a) Through the weekend.
(b) A week.
(c) She has no idea.
(d) A couple of weeks.

4. What is it that makes Daphne nervous about her laptop?
(a) It is running out of memory, but she cannot remove files.
(b) It is the Institute’s and she is nervous they will report it stolen.
(c) It needs an upgrade she cannot afford.
(d) It is shutting down unexpectedly.

5. How does Daphne characterize the economy she is living in?
(a) Emerging.
(b) Deteriorating.
(c) Demolished.
(d) Thriving.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Daphne accuse herself of being a cultural imperialist?

2. On day three, what does Engin’s mother tell Daphne to do?

3. How old is Daphne’s daughter?

4. What criticism does the dissenting letter to the editor make, of the State of Jefferson?

5. How does Daphne say Hugo avoids responsibility for Ellery’s death?

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