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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 Layla characterize her faith?
(a) Devout Muslim.
(b) Atheist.
(c) Lapsed Muslim.
(d) Casual Muslim.

2. Where does Layla find David?
(a) In his pool house.
(b) At the beach.
(c) In his living room.
(d) In the street.

3. What does Layla say her father’s poetry is about?
(a) Finding love and compassion in human relationships.
(b) Making truth out of day-to-day experience.
(c) Finding beauty in small things.
(d) Finding cosmic truths in nature.

4. How long has it been since the president called Muslims a threat to the country?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 3 months.

5. 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 the town will be pure now.
(c) He says that he is following orders.
(d) He says that races need to stick together.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Layla worry about as she and her parents leave the house?

2. What quote does Layla's father invoke from John Adams?

3. What do Layla's parents forbid?

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

5. Why does Layla say Americans accepted talk of a Muslim ban during the presidential campaign?

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