Internment - Chapters 8–14 Quiz

Why does David suggest Layla’s family should help the government?

Question Answer Choices Because he believes it will make them rich. Because he loves her and wants her safe and with him. Because he wants to gain favor with the guards. Because he thinks it will make them famous.

What does Layla show Ayesha in Chapter 9 that David gave her?

Question Answer Choices A locket. A bracelet. Her infinity necklace. A ring.

Why does Layla think David will not convert to Islam?

Question Answer Choices He is afraid of what his friends will think. He does not want to upset his parents. His family has endured so much in the past to continue practicing their Jewish faith. He does not believe in Islam.

What does Layla’s father remind her about silence?

Question Answer Choices Silence does not equal weakness. Silence can be dangerous. Silence is a sign of strength. Silence is golden.

What does Layla notice about Corporal Reynolds when she launches into a tirade about the camp?

Question Answer Choices She notices he is indifferent. She notices he is angry. She notices a pained look in Reynolds’s eye. She notices he is laughing.

What does Layla notice about the camp in Chapter 10?

Question Answer Choices People have begun to disappear from the camp. The camp has become quieter. The guards have become friendlier. The food rations have increased.

What does Jake say when Layla asks if there is hope in Chapter 14?

Question Answer Choices I don't know. Maybe someday. Insha’Allah. We will see.

What does Corporal Reynolds warn Layla not to do after helping her call David?

Question Answer Choices He warns her not to trust anyone else in the camp. He advises her to keep a low profile and stay out of trouble. He cautions that if she’s planning something, she must stop, or she could be killed. He tells her to avoid speaking to other guards.

What does Layla compare their situation to when talking to Ayesha in Chapter 9?

Question Answer Choices She compares their situation to prisoners in a cell. She compares their situation to that of fish caught in a net, drowning but not aware. She compares their situation to birds in a cage. She compares their situation to leaves trapped in a storm.

What does Layla accuse her parents of after they warn her to keep a low profile?

Question Answer Choices She accuses them of being too scared. She accuses them of not understanding her. She accuses them of giving up. She accuses them of siding with the guards.