1. Why does Lalami say Trump's ban of North Koreans entering the country was a deceitful move?
(a) Because he knew it would not be enforced.
(b) Because North Korea is a Muslim-majority country.
(c) Because North Korea already prevents its people from leaving their homeland.
(d) Because people from North Korea do not like to travel to America.

2. Lalami writes that border walls have put migration routes in the hands of whom?
(a) Government officials.
(b) Border agents.
(c) Corrupt police.
(d) Traffickers.

3. Why was Lalami's impoverished state during grad school different from others in her apartment building?
(a) She could rarely pay rent on time.
(b) She made far less than other tenants in her building.
(c) Her poverty was intentional as she had chosen to give up all material possessions.
(d) She expected to get a well-paying job when she finished school.

4. In "Caste," what does Lalami say gave her "access to elite groups" (127) despite growing up poor?
(a) Being fluent in French.
(b) Getting good grades.
(c) Shunning poor students.
(d) Wearing fancy clothes.

5. At the time of Trump's promise of a Muslim ban, how long had it been since a national of the countries in the ban perpetrated an attack on U.S. soil?
(a) At least 40 years.
(b) Over 100 years.
(c) Approximately 10 years.
(d) Less than 5 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Tribe," what does Lalami say about the way non-white people are often treated in public spaces, particularly those "characterized as elite" (107)?

2. What does Lalami receive in exchange for her alien-registration card at her citizenship ceremony?

3. Who does Lalami say was most impacted by the opioid epidemic?

4. In "Borders," Lalami writes that the Melilla border wall separates what?

5. How much do Black women make per every dollar a man makes, according to Lalami in "Caste"?

(see the answer key)

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