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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-5, pages 34-58.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the police chief justify his role in Layla’s family’s relocation?
(a) He says that times are changing.
(b) He says that races need to stick together.
(c) He says that the town will be pure now.
(d) He says that he is following orders.

2. How does Layla characterize Union Station’s architecture?
(a) Postmodern absurdism.
(b) Neo-classical.
(c) Brutalist.
(d) Art deco-Mission style mashup.

3. What is it that overcomes Layla’s fight or flight response?
(a) Police dogs.
(b) Armed guards.
(c) Her weary parents.
(d) Her exhaustion.

4. What does Layla say is remarkable about the Exclusion Guards at the train station?
(a) They are all female.
(b) They are all white.
(c) They are all silent.
(d) They are all heavily armed.

5. Why does Layla say Americans accepted talk of a Muslim ban during the presidential campaign?
(a) They thought restrictions could be imposed kindly.
(b) They needed a scapegoat.
(c) They thought it was just rhetoric.
(d) They were angry at Muslims.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Layla trying to avoid as she tries not to draw attention to herself as she goes to David’s house?

2. What does Layla expect to miss about having a phone?

3. What do Layla's parents say will happen if they speak up against the restrictions?

4. What hope does David offer Layla in the face of restrictions against Muslims?

5. Who does Layla think she sees on their way driving away from their house?

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