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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Amina say in support of Mustafa's plea to participate in an extracurricular activity?
(a) That Emily's brother got into Yale because he was captain of the soccer team.
(b) That Soojin's cousin got into Harvard because he was captain of the basketball team.
(c) That Bradley's friend got into Princeton because he was president of the science club.
(d) That Julie's father got into Columbia because he was president of the chess club.

2. What does Baba say he expects of Amina and Mustafa while Thaya Jaan visits?
(a) That they will attend mosque every evening.
(b) That they act perfectly.
(c) That they wear traditional Muslim clothing all the time.
(d) That they speak only in Urdu.

3. What does Soojin say about Emily's efforts at being friends?
(a) That she only wants to be friends with Amina, not with Soojin.
(b) That she is planning some prank.
(c) That they should give her a chance.
(d) That she will soon get tired of spending time with them.

4. What does Amina usually say to teachers when they ask about Mustafa?
(a) That he is fine.
(b) That they are not related.
(c) That he is making plans for medical school.
(d) That he is failing several classes.

5. What kind of lessons does Amina take?
(a) Piano.
(b) Dance.
(c) Voice.
(d) Public speaking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mama object when Mustafa uses the word "guys" to greet them?

2. How are Amina and Thaya Jaan related?

3. What does Amina say worries her about Soojin's plan to change her name?

4. What does Rabiya take from her brother's room?

5. What does Amina say is the main reason she does not like Sunday School?

(see the answer key)

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