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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the punishment Baba gives Mustafa?

2. Why does Mama say Baba left the house so early the morning after the dinner party?

3. What has Amina planned for her Halloween costume?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the punishment Baba gives Mustafa for being out too late, and what role does Thaya Jaan play in that punishment?

2. What is the comparison Amina makes to the leaves on the playground, and why does she feel this way?

3. What is Mama's reaction when Amina reveals Thaya Jaan's opinion of music?

4. What does Amina expect Bradley to do with the information that Emily likes Justin, and why does she have this expectation?

5. What is the conversation Amina overhears between Imam Malik and Mustafa during the break in Sunday School? What is Amina's reaction?

6. Describe the conversation Amina has with her Muslim friends the night of the dinner party to honor Thaya Jaan.

7. What does Emily reveal about her family that makes Amina realize Emily's family is not as perfect as Amina had believed?

8. What is Baba's explanation for Thaya Jaan's attitude about music?

9. How does Emily react when Luke makes rude comments about Emily and Justin?

10. What is the secret Emily tells Soojin and why is Amina included in this conversation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Mama's advice when Amina reveals her argument with Soojin and Emily? What does Amina do to try to correct the situation?

Essay Topic 2

What are Baba's concerns when he learns that Thaya Jaan is coming for a visit? What does Mama do to prepare for Thaya Jaan's arrival? Compare their reactions and explain why their focus is so different.

Essay Topic 3

Who is Amina? Describe her daily life, her heritage, and the struggles she is facing at this point in her life.

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