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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-16, pages 131-174.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Layla’s ID number tattooed on her?
(a) Her forearm.
(b) Her wrist.
(c) Her ankle.
(d) Her neck.

2. What is David’s father’s religion?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Hindu.
(c) Muslim.
(d) Christian.

3. What does Layla say is in the American grain?
(a) Injustice.
(b) Rebellion.
(c) Forgetting.
(d) Racism.

4. What does Layla's father say you can only hear in silence?
(a) Truth.
(b) Solidarity with others.
(c) The heart’s roar.
(d) Justice.

5. How does Layla justify refusing to go along with the plan David suggests?
(a) It is not possible to remain innocent while serving evil.
(b) She would not be able to stomach taking such action.
(c) Once a heart is sullied, it cannot be cleaned.
(d) The heart does not forget its lies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Layla's parents forbid?

2. How does Layla characterize the difference between herself and her parents?

3. What does the guard tell Soheil to do?

4. What play does Layla read after she gets home from David’s?

5. How does Layla characterize her experience of entering the camp?

(see the answer key)

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