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

• Iraq
• Iran
• Syria
• Afghanistan

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

• social welfare benefits
• lack of far-right political parties
• segregated neighborhood for Muslims.
• location along the Mediterranean Sea

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Ahmad Dandoush fled his native county in 2014 to

• avoid being arrested by the Taliban.
• attend college and seek economic opportunity.
• avoid being drafted and fighting in a civil war.
• compete on TV program called Arab Idol.

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Germany's integration law was designed to 

• end longstanding regulations that separated Muslims from other German citizens.
• send most migrants back to their native countries.
• force other nations in Europe to take their fair share of migrants.
• provide assistance to migrants in exchange for them adopting Germany's customs.

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

• "...Dandous was among the first to spring from the boat..."
• "... German government passed the country's integration law." 
• "Germany...has been a top destination choice for the migrants..."
• "... Dandoush wants to put down roots in Germany."

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The author discusses Danoush's singing on order to 

• emphasize what he gave up to complete his journey to Europe
• explain why he was forced to flee his homeland.
• show how he is currently making a living.
• demonstrate his intense pride in his culture.

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

• extreme circumstances that force migrants to flee their homes
• the similarities between Germany and its neighbors
• Muslim communities that exist apart from mainstream German culture
• none of the above

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It can be reasonably inferred from the article that

• Germany is expected to ban new migrants this year.
• a majority of Germans are Muslim.
• Germany is sending boats to ferry migrants across the Mediterranean.
• migrants are a significant expense for Germany.

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What does asylum mean?

• money exchanged from one country to another
• protection from the government to a refugee from another country
• to move from one country to another looking for resources
• a worker who has moved to another country in search of employment

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Roughly a third of the the refugees are children or teens.

• true
• false

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