Their mandate is that they can act in any way they see fit as long as it fits their interpretation of the divine law of Islam. ... We have to protect Islam, God's law, and God's people from the evil forces that are at work against them.... It is therefore their higher calling to use their absolute power to enforce the law with extreme prejudice. ... As they drive away, Marina hears the gunshots that were meant for her. ... This brings us to the second major conflict of the book. ...

• Word Count: 2538
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

A book can be the window to a whole new world. ... Never has a book of history opened my eyes wider, captivated me more, than the story of Malcom Little. ... A home were Malcom was the "mascot," a home were the word "nigger" was so common Malcom began to think it was his nickname. ... Things were going relatively well until Malcom broke the watch he had stolen from one of their jobs. When Malcom took the watch to the jeweler, he recognized it from a police report he had received. ...

• Word Count: 4036
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: High School