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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Soojin say about Emily's efforts at being friends?
(a) That they should give her a chance.
(b) That she only wants to be friends with Amina, not with Soojin.
(c) That she is planning some prank.
(d) That she will soon get tired of spending time with them.

2. What does Baba say Thaya Jaan can do to help Amina and Mustafa during his visit?
(a) Practice reading in Urdu.
(b) Learn more about their ancestry.
(c) Expand their appreciation for traditional foods.
(d) Prepare for the Quran recitation competition.

3. Who is Ms. Holly?
(a) The music teacher at Amina's school.
(b) The coach of Amina's soccer team.
(c) The Sunday School teacher at Amina's mosque.
(d) The mother of Amina's best friend.

4. What does Emily say about Bradley?
(a) That he misses too much school to be an asset.
(b) That she has a crush on him.
(c) That he will help them finish their social studies project.
(d) That he is weird.

5. What do Amina and Soojin do as soon as Soonjin's grandfather enters the room?
(a) They bow to him.
(b) They give him a hug.
(c) They leave the room.
(d) They greet him in Urdu.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Amina's mother consider when choosing Amina's name?

2. Why is Mama cooking lots of food prior to Thaya Jaan's arrival?

3. What is Amina's reaction when Soojin announces she plans to change her name to Susan?

4. What happened to Amina when she played the role of John Hancock in a school play?

5. What does Amina usually say to teachers when they ask about Mustafa?

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