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

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 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 curb hate crimes against Muslims.
(d) Lalami says the sole purpose of the NYPD Demographics Unit was to spy on Muslims.

2. At the end of "Allegiance," Lalami says that the place where she received her citizenship was used for what during World War II?
(a) Making weapons.
(b) Military training.
(c) It served as a food pantry.
(d) Japanese internment.

3. At the end of "Faith," what does Lalami say her daughter told her she wanted to be?
(a) A social justice activist.
(b) A doctor.
(c) President.
(d) A linguist.

4. In what year did Morocco gain its independence?
(a) 1997.
(b) 2013.
(c) 1985.
(d) 1956.

5. Which United States presidential administration does Lalami say helped to fund the Mujahideen when ISIS leaders joined them in Afghanistan?
(a) The Clinton administration.
(b) The Reagan administration.
(c) The Bush administration.
(d) The Nixon administration.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lalami say happens after an ISIS attack?

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

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

4. In what country was Laila Lalami born?

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

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