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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. Who does the song Jude is going to sing for the play tryouts remind her of when she sings it?

2. What does Jude like more after hearing the bad news from Syria in Part III?

3. What does Jude say she is thankful for ahead of Thanksgiving?

4. What does Omar say he is thankful for ahead of Thanksgiving?

5. Where does Mama tell Jude that Fatima is living with Aunt Amal?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jude choose the song she chooses to sing for her tryout for the play?

2. Why does Jude get so emotional when she goes to the Middle Eastern restaurant and they serve her food for the first time?

3. What does Jude think is the bravest thing a person can do after she learns of Issa's departure from home?

4. Why does Jude decide to try out for a part in the school play?

5. What momentous event happens while Jude is waiting for the results of the play tryouts to be posted?

6. How does the rest of the family react the night Mama cooks dinner in Part III?

7. What Arabic proverb does Mrs. Ravenswood put Jude in a mind of?

8. What does Jude confront Mama with in Part IV that she is very angry about?

9. What does Jude tell Layla about her feelings about school?

10. Why does Layla tell Jude it would be better not to try out for a part in the play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Jude eventually begin to realize is at the root of her cousin Sarah's coldness towards her? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

When and how does Jude begin to become more aware of the depth of animosity, suspicion, and even malice some Americans feel towards Muslims, refugees, and foreigners? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What are some of the aspects of American culture that Jude finds most difficult to adjust to when she first arrives in America? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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