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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. What are some things Lalami's says are discussed when a white person commits a mass killing?
(a) The suspects level of wealth and job status.
(b) The suspects lifestyle and education level.
(c) The suspects history of criminal activity and propensity for violence.
(d) The suspects mental health, family upbringing, and personal challenges.

2. During Dr. Ford's testimony, what did she say she could never forget about the night in question?
(a) The noise of the party outside the room.
(b) The smell of alcohol on the accused men's breath.
(c) Her unanswered screams for help.
(d) The laughter of the accused men.

3. What did Glenn Beck ask of Muslim-American politician Keith Ellison when he spoke about ending the war in Iraq?
(a) Glenn Beck asked Keith Ellison to go back to his own country.
(b) Glenn Beck asked Keith Ellison to explain how the war could be safely ended.
(c) Glenn Beck asked Keith Ellison to give him three good reasons the U.S. did not belong in Iraq or Afghanistan.
(d) Glenn Beck asked Keith Ellison to prove he was not working with the terrorists.

4. What words does Lalami use to describe Brett Kavanaugh's testimony?
(a) Emotionless and arrogant.
(b) Emotional and uncooperative.
(c) Intelligent and convincing.
(d) Honest and compelling.

5. How does Lalami say her editor responded when a famous columnist asked her to sit on his lap?
(a) He laughed.
(b) He told the columnist to be respectul.
(c) He told Lalami she should do what she is told.
(d) He fired the columnist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Lalami required to do at home as an adolescent which her brother was not?

2. Which group was stopped the most at the Arivaca, Arizona checkpoint?

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

4. What was Amado Martinez-Fuerte charged with?

5. What administration in 1990 enacted a law that would allow more immigrants to apply for visas?

(see the answer key)

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