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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the big event Soojin says will happen on October 20th?
(a) Her family will be hosting a dinner for Soojin's birthday.
(b) Her family will become citizens.
(c) Her father will be returning home from his military assignment.
(d) Her mother has agreed that Soojin can have a sleepover.

2. Why is Mustafa absent from the Friday evening out with Thaya Jaan?
(a) He is not feeling well.
(b) He is out with his basketball team.
(c) He is studying at the Islamic Center.
(d) He is practicing the Quran with friends.

3. What does Soojin say when Emily is clearly uncomfortable talking in front of Amina?
(a) That Amina can be trusted with anything.
(b) That they are all going to be best friends.
(c) That Emily should just leave.
(d) That they need to talk about their social studies project.

4. On Friday, where does Mama say they are taking Thaya Jaan?
(a) To a carnival.
(b) To dinner.
(c) To a museum.
(d) To visit friends.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thaya Jaan say Baba should do to encourage Amina and Mustafa to speak Urdu?

2. What is the secret Emily shares with Amina and Soojin?

3. What is Baba's response anytime Amina worries about being embarrassed in front of other people?

4. What is Amina's reaction when she learns why Imam Malik is angry with Mustafa?

5. Why is this event bad news for Amina?

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