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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mama object when Mustafa uses the word "guys" to greet them?
(a) She does not like it when her children use slang.
(b) She misunderstands the meaning.
(c) The word means "cow" in Urdu.
(d) The word is a curse word in Arabic.

2. What does Amina remember about her early childhood at the mosque?
(a) She was always too hot because of the traditional clothing.
(b) She hated having to sit still.
(c) She would fall asleep to the sound of her mother reading the Quran.
(d) She would often run around with other little kids.

3. What does Amina like to do when they are out of school for snow?
(a) Ski with Mama.
(b) Sled with Soojin.
(c) Have snowball fights with Rabiya.
(d) Stay inside and watch television with Baba.

4. What do Soojin's parents do for a living?
(a) They run a deli.
(b) They are in the military.
(c) They operate a bowling alley.
(d) They are teachers.

5. What are the adults discussing when Amina and Rabiya walk through the living room at Rabiya's house?
(a) Thaya Jaan's visit.
(b) An upcoming carnival.
(c) The detrimental effects of American culture to Muslim children.
(d) The vandalism at the mosque.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first argument Amina's group has when they are working on their social studies project?

2. Who does Emily say used to prepare Polish food for the family?

3. What does Soojin say when Amina asks if Soojin plans to become friends with Emily?

4. What does Soojin say when Emily is clearly uncomfortable talking in front of Amina?

5. Why is Amina upset over the fact that Baba is taking her to school for the back-to-school parents' meeting?

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