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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Caste" .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what ways does Lalami say assimilation of immigrants was not required when she was growing up in Morocco?
(a) French immigrants were lauded for their cultural differences.
(b) Moroccans and French immigrants did not associate with one another.
(c) French immigrants were not required to change their language or clothing styles.
(d) French immigrants were not allowed to stay for long periods in Morocco.

2. How much do Black women make per every dollar a man makes, according to Lalami in "Caste"?
(a) 85 cents.
(b) 25 cents.
(c) 65 cents.
(d) 99 cents.

3. What are some reasons Lalami cites for the Muslim religion being virtually erased after enslaved Muslims were brought to the U.S.?
(a) Muslims did not discuss their religion openly.
(b) Enslaved Muslims were forced to give up their religion and their names were changed.
(c) Schools were banned from teaching about the history of Muslims in America.
(d) All Muslims were later sent back to their homeland.

4. Under which administration was Operation Hold the Line, which allowed for increased Border Patrol presence?
(a) Obama.
(b) Nixon.
(c) Bush.
(d) Clinton.

5. How does Lalami describe California's attitude toward the poor at the start of "Caste"?
(a) She says California relies on the poor for government funding.
(b) She says California is particularly generous toward the poor.
(c) She says California relies on the poor to do low-paying work.
(d) She says California is particularly hostile toward the poor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did the 1924 Johnson Reed Act ban from immigrating to the United States?

2. What are some ways Lalami says she saved money after moving in with her boyfriend to a better neighborhood?

3. What border wall does Lalami describe seeing when she was on her way from L.A. to El Paso in the chapter "Borders"?

4. In what year was the first mosque built in America after Syrian and Lebanese homesteaders arrived in the country?

5. At what percent does Lalami say Latinx children are becoming proficient in English?

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