Homeland Elegies Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does Riaz account for the perception that Islamic civilization has fallen behind western civilization? (from Chapter V)

Muslims have not had the benefits of drinking alcohol.

Muslims did not have access to Aristotle's philosophy.

Islamic law does not protect assets after the death of their owner.

Islamic law does not protect the rights of women.

2.

Why do the narrator and Sikander stop in each of the small towns on their way back from La Crosse? (from Chapter VIII - Free Speech: a Coda)

The narrator wants to buy a house in the area.

The narrator is curious to see how people live in rural communities.

The narrator wants to promote his plays in local theaters.

The narrator wants to donate money to local libraries.

3.

What causes the narrator to ultimately retreat with his father after being harassed in the Kwik Mart parking lot? (from Chapter VIII - Free Speech: a Coda)

The man harassing them is carrying a gun.

The narrator has to make it back to Chicago for a dress rehearsal.

The narrator wants to protect his father's public image.

He secretly believes that the man's slurs are true.

4.

Why does the narrator's uncle Shafat change his name to Luke? (from Chapters III - IV)

In order to conform to American culture.

In order to get a job interview.

Shafat has a dream in which god commands him to change his name.

So that he stops getting pulled over by cops.

5.

How does Riaz choose the towns to which he sells rent backed securities? (from Chapter V)

He targets towns that have discriminated against Muslims.

He chooses towns that welcome Muslims and establish mosques.

He chooses towns that advance his business interests.

He chooses towns that have sports teams because their city officials are easier to bribe.

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