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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Abba is detained for having an expired visa, he is told that what proceedings would likely begin in Section 2: Chapter 2?
(a) Deportation proceedings.
(b) Capital punishment proceedings.
(c) Importation proceedings.
(d) Fraud proceedings.

2. In what year did the September 11 attacks take place on the World Trade Center?
(a) 2000.
(b) 2001.
(c) 2003.
(d) 2002.

3. After Abba is taken away, Nadira and Aisha help Ma buy a coat like one that who wore in Section 2: Chapter 2?
(a) Joan Crawford.
(b) Betty Davis.
(c) Jackie Kennedy.
(d) Marilyn Monroe.

4. What refers to a concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the U.S., reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do occur?
(a) Homeland Security.
(b) The Patriot Act.
(c) The FBI.
(d) The CIA.

5. What is Nadira's last name in the novel?
(a) Hussein.
(b) Hossein.
(c) Hossain.
(d) Huston.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has the school counselor arranged for a college interview for Aisha in Section 4: Chapter 5?

2. What sign does Nadira's family pass in Section 2: Chapter 2 that causes Abba to rub his chest?

3. Where is Abba incarcerated when he is detained for having an expired visa?

4. Nadira's family is driving where to seek asylum in the beginning of the book?

5. What is the name of Nadira's best friend in the novel?

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