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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-22, pages 206-252.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Layla yell at Corporal Jake Reynolds?
(a) Because he hit her father.
(b) Because he tripped her.
(c) She simply vents her frustration at him.
(d) Because he hit her.

2. What job was Layla's father fired from?
(a) Math teacher.
(b) Chiropractor.
(c) Eye doctor.
(d) Poetry professor.

3. Why does the woman behind Layla say that they can be mistreated?
(a) They are all related to terrorists.
(b) The country is at war now.
(c) The laws do not apply in the desert.
(d) They are being persecuted for their religion.

4. Why does Jake keep Layla from telling him her plans?
(a) To maintain his innocence.
(b) So he cannot confess it under torture.
(c) So she can maintain an element of surprise.
(d) To avoid criticizing it.

5. How does the police chief justify his role in Layla’s family’s relocation?
(a) He says that times are changing.
(b) He says that the town will be pure now.
(c) He says that races need to stick together.
(d) He says that he is following orders.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Layla anticipate will happen after the fasting protest?

2. Who does Layla think she sees on their way driving away from their house?

3. Why does Jake tell Layla to stop calling him corporal Reynolds?

4. What does Jake confiscate from Layla after the confrontation with the Director?

5. How does Layla characterize her feeling about being in camp?

(see the answer key)

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