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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Amina believe Bradley will do with the information that Emily likes Justin?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Tell everyone.
(c) Tell Justin.
(d) Tease Emily.

2. What is the big event Imam Malik says will be held at the same time as the Quran recitation competition?
(a) A carnival.
(b) A chili cook-off.
(c) A photography exhibit.
(d) A group of acrobats.

3. What does Thaya Jaan call Amina when they are preparing to leave the house?
(a) A canary.
(b) A daisy.
(c) A kitten.
(d) A baby.

4. What has Amina agreed to do during her class's musical performance?
(a) Stay in the background as part of the choir.
(b) Keep track of the CDs they will use for music.
(c) Be in charge of the props.
(d) Play the piano.

5. What does Amina do when she sees Imam Malik talking to Mustafa in the hall during the Sunday School break?
(a) Joins them to listen.
(b) Pretends to be looking at a poster while she listens.
(c) Walks more slowly so she can listen.
(d) Hides and listens.

6. What is Soojin's reaction when Amina reveals that she accidentally told Bradley Emily's secret?
(a) She says it is not Amina's fault.
(b) She says Amina has to tell Luke is was not true.
(c) She yells at Amina.
(d) She says Amina has to apologize to Emily.

7. Why did Mustafa get up early on Saturday morning?
(a) He knew he was going to be in trouble.
(b) He went for a run.
(c) He wants Baba to let him get a job.
(d) He was doing his afternoon chores early.

8. What does Soojin say Emily should do next, after Luke embarrasses her during lunch?
(a) Tell a teacher that Luke is spreading lies.
(b) Ask Justin if he also likes her.
(c) Pretend she really likes Bradley.
(d) Nothing, because she has not shown any indication it is true.

9. What does Amina do to calm down after her studying sessions with Thaya Jaan?
(a) Plays the piano.
(b) Goes for a run.
(c) Sings.
(d) Shoots baskets with Mustafa.

10. Why is Amina upset when Thaya Jaan explains the meaning of the surah?
(a) She believes Thaya Jaan is being unkind to Baba.
(b) She feels it applies to her.
(c) She fears that she will never have another friend.
(d) She knows it applies to Mustafa.

11. What does Emily give Amina from her lunch?
(a) A cup of blueberries.
(b) A brownie.
(c) A peanut butter cookie.
(d) A strawberry.

12. What does Baba do when he hears Amina playing an Elvis song on the piano?
(a) He suggests she should practice the Quran instead.
(b) He cautions her against playing secular music.
(c) He says she is playing very well.
(d) He sings in a silly, deep voice.

13. Why is Amina beginning to feel better about the Quran competition?
(a) She is learning to sing a specific surah.
(b) She has chosen an easy surah.
(c) She has simply accepted that she has to do it.
(d) She has been practicing with Thaya Jaan.

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

15. What does Mama say Amina has to do in order to repair her friendship with Soojin and Emily?
(a) Invite them for a sleep over.
(b) Give them a gift to show she is sincere.
(c) Apologize to them both.
(d) Tell a teacher the situation and ask for help.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rabiya going to be for Halloween?

2. Who is the first family to arrive for the dinner party in Thaya Jaan's honor?

3. What does Amina realize about Emily after Luke embarrasses Emily during lunch?

4. What does Mama say Amina should wear for the Friday evening out with Thaya Jaan?

5. What does Amina compare herself to as she listens to Emily and Soojin talking?

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