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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thaya Jaan do as they are leaving the airport that puts Amina at ease?
(a) Announces he is going trick-or-treating with her.
(b) Says her cousins are eager for her to visit them.
(c) Sings a line from a lullaby she loved as a baby.
(d) Puts his arm around her shoulders.

2. What is the gift Amina bought for Soojin that Soojin always wears?
(a) A treasure-chest pendant.
(b) A pin with a picture of the two girls.
(c) A necklace with the words "best friends."
(d) A charm bracelet with Soojin's initials.

3. Why does Imam Malik say he has to tell Mustafa's parents about Mustafa's transgression?
(a) He has already told the parents of some others who were involved.
(b) He believes Mustafa deserves to be punished.
(c) He does not believe Mustafa's apology is sincere.
(d) He feels it is his responsibility to tell them.

4. What are the adults discussing when Amina and Rabiya walk through the living room at Rabiya's house?
(a) The detrimental effects of American culture to Muslim children.
(b) The vandalism at the mosque.
(c) An upcoming carnival.
(d) Thaya Jaan's visit.

5. What does Mama believe happened when she sees that Amina is upset?
(a) That Thaya Jaan has said something to upset her.
(b) That Thaya Jaan is trying to make Amina stop singing.
(c) That Amina has done something horrible.
(d) That Amina is keeping a secret about Mustafa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Emily say used to prepare Polish food for the family?

2. What has Amina agreed to do during her class's musical performance?

3. What is the limiting factor when Amina wants to ask Thaya Jaan questions about the Quran during their study time?

4. What does Amina hear Thaya Jaan say about music?

5. What does Mama insist Baba must say to Thaya Jaan?

(see the answer key)

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