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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rather than trying to assimilate to indigenous tribes, what did Europeans and early American settlers do to the natives?
(a) They found ways to work with the natives and honor their differences.
(b) They sent indigenous peoples to Europe.
(c) They took children from families and sent them to boarding schools to learn their religion and culture.
(d) They stayed away from all indigenous peoples.

2. At what percent does Lalami say Latinx children are becoming proficient in English?
(a) 100%.
(b) 45%.
(c) 15%.
(d) 90%.

3. What does Lalami say happened as a result of the crack epidemic in the 1980s?
(a) The stigma against drug addiction was shattered.
(b) Drug prevention education became more prevalent in schools.
(c) Mass incarceration of Black men and women.
(d) More access to drug treatment.

4. After Operation Hold the Line apprehensions at the border decreased, what increased?
(a) The number of people applying for citizenship.
(b) The number of people applying to be border patrol agents.
(c) The number of nearby illegal crossings.
(d) The number of visa applicants.

5. What did someone ask Lalami via email after her first book was published?
(a) If she was related to any terrorists.
(b) If she was with the U.S. or against them.
(c) If she was a Muslim or a human being.
(d) If she was a terrorist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the median household income for Black households in 2017?

2. Lalami begins the chapter "Tribe" with a conversation she had with her daughter while reading what book?

3. What does Lalami receive in exchange for her alien-registration card at her citizenship ceremony?

4. What author does Lalami quote as saying, "How extremely expensive it is to be poor" (129)?

5. Lalami ends the chapter, "Allegiance," stating that "there is nothing more American" (28) than doing what?

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