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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Allegiance," how many leads does Lalami say the NYPD Demographics Unit generated in six years?
(a) Zero.
(b) Dozens.
(c) Thousands.
(d) Hundreds.

2. Why does Lalami say Trump's ban of North Koreans entering the country was a deceitful move?
(a) Because he knew it would not be enforced.
(b) Because people from North Korea do not like to travel to America.
(c) Because North Korea is a Muslim-majority country.
(d) Because North Korea already prevents its people from leaving their homeland.

3. What does Lalami receive in exchange for her alien-registration card at her citizenship ceremony?
(a) An American eagle token.
(b) A slice of Apple pie.
(c) A miniature American flag.
(d) Sheet music for the Star Spangled Banner.

4. Who asked Lalaimi's husband how many camels he had to trade to make her his wife in "Allegiance"?
(a) A border agent at the Hong Kong International Airport.
(b) A police officer in Texas.
(c) A police officer in California.
(d) A border agent at L.A. International Airport.

5. What does Lalami say was the sole purpose of the NYPD Demographics Unit?
(a) Lalami says the sole purpose of the NYPD Demographics Unit was to find Muslims to deport.
(b) Lalami says the sole purpose of the NYPD Demographics Unit was to curb hate crimes against Muslims.
(c) Lalami says the sole purpose of the NYPD Demographics Unit was to spy on Muslims.
(d) Lalami says the sole purpose of the NYPD Demographics Unit was to create new jobs in the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous American was one of the most vocal in questioning Obama's citizenship?

2. In "Allegiance," what does Lalami says happens to Arabs and Muslims when they question the U.S. war in Afghanistan or Iraq?

3. What did Lalaimi come to the United States to study?

4. In "Allegiance," what does Lalami say contradicted Bush's claim that the Islam faith is not "the face of terror"(14)?

5. In what state does Lalami say George W. Bush received 45,000 Muslim votes?

(see the answer key)

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