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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baba say about the reason some Muslims believe music is wrong?
(a) That they are misinterpreting the Quran.
(b) That music was forbidden during the Prophet's life.
(c) That they are right to do so.
(d) That they cannot approve of the inappropriate music, and so avoid them all.

2. What does Mama say when Amina reveals that Soojin is changing her name?
(a) Mama believes Soojin is turning her back on her heritage.
(b) Mama predicts Soojin will regret it.
(c) Mama says Soojin is silly.
(d) Amina does not tell her.

3. What do Soojin's parents do for a living?
(a) They are teachers.
(b) They are in the military.
(c) They run a deli.
(d) They operate a bowling alley.

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

5. What is the excuse Baba gives to explain why Amina and Mustafa are not fluent in Urdu?
(a) The children have too much studying to do.
(b) There is no one to teach them.
(c) The family is setting aside the traditional language in favor of English.
(d) They are focusing on Arabic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mama insist is the first to fill their plate with food at her dinner party?

2. What does Mama say Amina has to do in order to repair her friendship with Soojin and Emily?

3. What does Imam Malik say he expects Mustafa to do?

4. What is Amina's first reaction when she hears Mustafa begin to recite?

5. What does Emily say is the only thing her mother can really cook?

(see the answer key)

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