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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 curb hate crimes against Muslims.
(b) Lalami says the sole purpose of the NYPD Demographics Unit was to create new jobs in the city.
(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 find Muslims to deport.

2. In what state does Lalami say George W. Bush received 45,000 Muslim votes?
(a) California.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Florida.
(d) Texas.

3. In "Allegiance," what does Lalami says happens to Arabs and Muslims when they question the U.S. war in Afghanistan or Iraq?
(a) People confide in them that they feel that same way.
(b) People are interested in understanding why.
(c) People tell them to go back to their country.
(d) People become suspicious of them.

4. Who accompanied Lalami to her citizenship ceremony at the Pomona Fairplex in Los Angeles?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her father.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country was Laila Lalami born?

2. At the end of "Allegiance," Lalami says that the place where she received her citizenship was used for what during World War II?

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

4. Which presidential candidate does Lalami say had to go to great lengths to show his love for America?

5. Which presidential candidate does Lalami say called Americans "foolish," "dumb," and "very, very stupid" (21)?

(see the answer key)

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