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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, pages 59-87.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is David’s mother from?
(a) Eritrea.
(b) Syria.
(c) Yemen.
(d) Lebanon.

2. What do Layla's parents say will happen if they speak up against the restrictions?
(a) They will be jailed.
(b) They will be blacklisted.
(c) They will be fired.
(d) They will be disappeared.

3. What does Layla say her father’s poetry is about?
(a) Making truth out of day-to-day experience.
(b) Finding beauty in small things.
(c) Finding cosmic truths in nature.
(d) Finding love and compassion in human relationships.

4. Who is Mrs. Brown?
(a) The high school English teacher.
(b) The local candy store owner.
(c) The librarian.
(d) The mayor.

5. Where do Layla and her parents disembark the train?
(a) Liberty.
(b) Independence.
(c) In the middle of the desert.
(d) Mojave Plains.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is David’s father’s religion?

2. What do Layla's parents forbid?

3. How long do Layla and her parents have to pack their things for relocation?

4. What does Layla say should prevent the Muslims being mistreated?

5. How does the police chief justify his role in Layla’s family’s relocation?

(see the answer key)

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