1. In "Borders," what does Lalami say Spain began to do in 1991 after more Moroccans sought work in Melilla?
(a) Spain hired more Moroccans to work in Melilla.
(b) Spain imposed more visa restrictions.
(c) Spain offered incentives to companies in Melilla to hire Moroccans because they could pay them less.
(d) Spain offered incentives to companies in Melilla to hire only those who live in Melilla.

2. What are some things Lalami's says are discussed when a white person commits a mass killing?
(a) The suspects history of criminal activity and propensity for violence.
(b) The suspects lifestyle and education level.
(c) The suspects mental health, family upbringing, and personal challenges.
(d) The suspects level of wealth and job status.

3. What group did ISIS founder Ahmed Fadhil al-Nazal al-Khalaylah join after dropping out of high school?
(a) Taliban.
(b) The Mujahideen.
(c) Al Quaeda.
(d) Al Shabab.

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

5. What does Lalami suspect audience members would not ask a white writer about?
(a) The KKK.
(b) Black History Month.
(c) The Civil War.
(d) The Quran.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Assimilation," Lalami cites a New York Times article complaining that Chinese people do not assimilate like other cultures did. What year was this article published?

2. What does Lalami say things like poll taxes and literacy tests succeed at doing?

3. What was Amado Martinez-Fuerte charged with?

4. In "Tribe," what category does Lalami say Arabs fall under in the U.S.?

5. Where was Lalami and what was she doing when she was handed a flyer by the Muslim Public Affairs Council to vote for George W. Bush?

(see the answer key)

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