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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Lalami say Muslims in America are required to do after an ISIS attack?
(a) Leave the country.
(b) Hide out at home until things blow over.
(c) Attend prayers at a mosque.
(d) Condemn terrorism.

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

4. What is one thing George W. Bush did, which Lalami suggests made Muslims feel "seen and heard for the first time" (8) in "Allegiance"?
(a) He invited Talat Othman to deliver Muslim prayer at the Republican National Convention.
(b) He nominated the first Muslim Supreme Court justice.
(c) He brought to light the media's negative portrayal of Muslims.
(d) He nominated a Muslim Vice President.

5. Which presidential candidate does Lalami say called Americans "foolish," "dumb," and "very, very stupid" (21)?
(a) Trump.
(b) McCain.
(c) Bush.
(d) Obama.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did someone ask Lalami via email after her first book was published?

2. In what year does Laila Lalami say she became a U.S. citizen in "Allegiance"?

3. Which United States presidential administration does Lalami say helped to fund the Mujahideen when ISIS leaders joined them in Afghanistan?

4. Under which presidential administration was the war in Iraq launched?

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?

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