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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Layla say is the advantage of the distance between herself and her parents?
(a) It protects them.
(b) It protects her.
(c) It gives them authority.
(d) It keeps her innocent.

2. What does Layla agree to do when her parents ask her to accept their situation?
(a) Read a book a week.
(b) Be home by curfew.
(c) Not to fight back.
(d) Obey orders.

3. What will fascism be wearing when it comes to America, according to the quote Ahmed cites?
(a) A blindfold.
(b) White hoods.
(c) A business suit.
(d) The American flag.

4. What does Layla anticipate will happen after the fasting protest?
(a) There will be strict curfews and restrictions.
(b) There will be arrests and disappearances.
(c) The Director will be furious.
(d) The community will rise up against the guards.

5. What does Jake confiscate from Layla after the confrontation with the Director?
(a) Her notebooks.
(b) The burner phone.
(c) Her access to garden tools.
(d) Her access to David.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Fred say the Director is afraid of Layla?

2. What is Jake concerned about, as he makes connections for Layla and David?

3. What warning does the Director give Layla after catching her in the Mess?

4. What does the Red Cross’ visit remind Layla of?

5. How many guards does Ayesha say came for Layla’s parents?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the new rules that apply to camp Mobius after the fast protest at the Mess?

2. When Layla gets back from the brig, what does she find has happened to her parents?

3. What circumstances lead to Soheil’s death?

4. What does Samira Ahmed say makes her angry in the Author’s Note, and what does she say gives her hope?

5. How does Layla answer the harassment she faces from Saleem and Fauzi and the others on her block, at morning check-in?

6. What is Layla’s attitude toward her condition, and what steps does she take to oppose it?

7. How does Fred save Layla from the Director during this second interview?

8. What is the outcome of the protest Layla and her friends stage during the Red Cross visit?

9. What does Jake tell Layla about his compass rose tattoo?

10. What is the image Khadijah auntie recites to Layla, and what effect does it have?

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