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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Borders," and "Assimilation" .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What border wall does Lalami describe seeing when she was on her way from L.A. to El Paso in the chapter "Borders"?
(a) Canada-United States.
(b) California-Mexico.
(c) Texas-Mexico.
(d) Florida-Mexico.

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

3. What did talk show host Bill Maher say on his show that resulted in advertisers pulling their ads?
(a) All Muslims were cowards.
(b) All Muslims are terrorists.
(c) Muslims are not all terrorists.
(d) The terrorists were not cowards.

4. What does Lalami say things like poll taxes and literacy tests succeed at doing?
(a) Repressing the Black and brown vote.
(b) Repressing the female vote.
(c) Ensuring high voter turnout.
(d) Ensuring voter equity.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Operation Hold the Line apprehensions at the border decreased, what increased?

2. In "Assimilation," what reason does Lalami cite for why enslaved peoples were not taught to read?

3. What are some things Lalami says Border patrol agents are allowed to ask for at U.S. checkpoints?

4. How many visas does Lalami say are issued to people from Muslim-majority countries on Trump's ban list?

5. In "Allegiance," how many leads does Lalami say the NYPD Demographics Unit generated in six years?

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