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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Inheritance," and "Do Not Despair This Country" .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What does Lalami say people from industrialized countries who immigrate are called in "Assimilation"?
(a) Refugees.
(b) Expats.
(c) Migrants.
(d) Immigrants.

3. What similarity does Lalami note between Clarence Thomas and Brett Kavanaugh's testimony?
(a) Both men said their accuser's testimony was compelling.
(b) Both men admitted not watching their accuser's testimony.
(c) Both men offered compelling arguments against their accuser.
(d) Both men refused to testify.

4. What does Lalami say happened as a result of the crack epidemic in the 1980s?
(a) Mass incarceration of Black men and women.
(b) The stigma against drug addiction was shattered.
(c) Drug prevention education became more prevalent in schools.
(d) More access to drug treatment.

5. According to Lalami in the chapter "Borders," how many Americans live in a border zone?
(a) .5 million.
(b) 200 million.
(c) 2 million.
(d) 10 million.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1992, Pat Buchanan ran for the Republican nomination saying he was focused on preserving what?

2. What border wall does Lalami say Reagan condemned during his presidency?

3. What box does Lalami say she used to check when first confronted with American paperwork that included a section on race?

4. In "Caste," what does Lalami cite as an example of policy which worked to oppress the Black vote?

5. Why does Lalami say Trump's ban of North Koreans entering the country was a deceitful move?

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