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• Position: QUIZ - Migration to Germany

Choose the best answer for each of the following questions. Refer to the article as needed.

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1. Based on the article, which of these is NOT one of the main countries of origin for the migrants arriving in Germany?

   a Iraq

   b Iran

   c Syria

   d Afghanistan

2. According to the article, migrants are drawn to Germany mostly because of its strong economy and

   a social welfare benefits,

   b lack of far-right political parties,

   c segregated neighborhoods for Muslims,

   d location along the Mediterranean Sea.

3. Ahmad Dandoush fled his native country in 2014 to

   a avoid being arrested by the Taliban,

   b attend college and seek economic opportunity,

   c avoid being drafted and fighting in a civil war.

   d compete on a TV program called Arab Idol.

4. Germany's integration law was designed to

   a end longstanding regulations that separated Muslims from other German citizens,

   b send most migrants back to their native countries,

   c force other nations in Europe to take their fair share of migrants.

   d provide assistance to migrants in exchange for them adopting Germany's customs.

   ANALYZE THE TEXT

5. Which phrase from the article best explains why the author chose to focus on Germany?

   a "... Dandoush was among the first to spring from the boat ..."

   b "... German government passed the country's first integration law."

   c "Germany ... has been a top destination choice for the migrants ..."

   d "... Dandoush wants to put down roots in Germany."

6. The author discusses Dandoush's singing in order to

   a emphasize what he gave up to complete his journey to Europe.

   b explain why he was forced to flee his homeland,

   c show how he is currently making a living,

   d demonstrate his intense pride in his culture.

7. The phrase "parallel societies" in the section "Fears of Extremism" is used to describe

   a extreme circumstances that force migrants to flee their homelands.

   b the similarities between Germany and its neighbors,

   c Muslim communities that exist apart from mainstream German culture,

   d none of the above

8. It can be reasonably inferred from the article that

   a Germany is expected to ban new migrants this year,

   b a majority of Germans are Muslim,

   c Germany is sending boats to ferry migrants across the Mediterranean.

   d migrants are a significant expense for Germany.

   IN-DEPTH QUESTIONS Please use the other side of this paper for your responses.

9. Why do you think the author suggests that adapting to German culture is easier for young migrants than for their parents? Do you agree?

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