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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 nominated the first Muslim Supreme Court justice.
(b) He brought to light the media's negative portrayal of Muslims.
(c) He nominated a Muslim Vice President.
(d) He invited Talat Othman to deliver Muslim prayer at the Republican National Convention.

2. What are some reasons Lalami cites for the Muslim religion being virtually erased after enslaved Muslims were brought to the U.S.?
(a) Muslims did not discuss their religion openly.
(b) Schools were banned from teaching about the history of Muslims in America.
(c) All Muslims were later sent back to their homeland.
(d) Enslaved Muslims were forced to give up their religion and their names were changed.

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 Texas.
(c) A police officer in California.
(d) A border agent at the Hong Kong International Airport.

4. Approximately what percent of enslaved people brought to America does Lalami say were Muslim in "Faith"?
(a) 30%.
(b) 2%.
(c) 90%.
(d) 55%.

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 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 curb hate crimes against Muslims.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Lalami's mother-in-law living with her at the time of the twin tower attacks?

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

3. 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?

4. What did talk show host Bill Maher say on his show that resulted in advertisers pulling their ads?

5. In what country was Laila Lalami born?

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