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1
Iranians typically identify themselves as Arabs.
A)True
B)False
2
The majority of Arabs in the United States are Christian.
A)True
B)False
3
The first Muslims to come to the Americas were slaves from Western Africa.
A)True
B)False
4
In general, the first Middle Easterners to come to the United States lacked economic and educational resources.
A)True
B)False
5
The U.S. Census Bureau currently classifies Arab Americans as "white."
A)True
B)False
6
Arab Americans are more likely to live in multiethnic neighborhoods than other minorities.
A)True
B)False
7
The number of mosques in the United States has increased dramatically since 1950.
A)True
B)False
8
In 2000, the median family income of Arab Americans was lower than that of the general population.
A)True
B)False
9
In 2000, the percentage of Arab Americans living in poverty was higher than that of the general population.
A)True
B)False
10
Arab Americans are less likely to vote in elections than most other ethnic subpopulations.
A)True
B)False
11
In response to rising levels of discrimination in the aftermath of 9-11, Arab Americans from different ethnic subpopulations are increasingly emphasizing their common cultural traditions.
A)True
B)False
12
Arab Americans are more likely to have a college degree than the general population.
A)True
B)False
13
Muslim women who wear hijab (head coverings) often encounter discrimination in their search for employment.
A)True
B)False
14
Most Arab American children attend private schools.
A)True
B)False
15
Formal or institutionalized discrimination against Arab Americans has been less pronounced than discrimination against African Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans.
A)True
B)False





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