After Coming to the U

question 50

Multiple Choice

After coming to the U.S., Asma learned English quickly and wanted to completely immerse herself in the American culture; however, her classmates tend to reject her because of her accent and their prejudice toward her country of origin. She feels trapped between her two cultures. Asma's pattern of acculturation would be classified as

• A)integration.
• B)separation.
• C)assimilation.
• D)marginalization.

---

Definitions:

Currency Risk

The potential for financial loss resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates affecting investments or transactions in foreign currencies.

Foreign Bonds

Bonds sold by a foreign borrower but denominated in the currency of the country in which the issue is sold. Thus, a Canadian firm selling bonds denominated in Swiss francs in Switzerland is selling foreign bonds.

Domestic Bonds

Bonds issued within a country's borders and typically denominated in that country's currency.

Market Rate of Interest

The prevailing rate of interest determined by supply and demand in the credit market that borrowers must pay to lenders.