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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Amina's mother consider when choosing Amina's name?
(a) That it means "treasure" in their native language.
(b) That it sounded like an adult.
(c) That it sounded pretty.
(d) That it would be easy for Americans to say.

2. What does Imam Malik announce soon after Amina enters the mosque?
(a) The Muslim community is invited to see Amina's class perform their musical.
(b) The women will be dismissed early for a special meeting.
(c) There will be a Quran recitation competition.
(d) The Muslim community will be hosting a community dinner in a week.

3. What does Amina think about the appearance of Emily's eyes and nose?
(a) They are far too pale.
(b) They look like Amina's neighbor's cat.
(c) They are very pretty.
(d) There is too much makeup.

4. How are children divided into classes in Amina's Sunday School?
(a) By their family's country of origin.
(b) By age.
(c) By their knowledge of Arabic and the Quran.
(d) By the status of their parents.

5. What do Rabiya and Amina spend their time doing in Rabiya's room?
(a) Watching reruns on Disney Channel.
(b) Writing poetry.
(c) Playing video games.
(d) Singing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first name Emily suggests for Soojin?

2. What does Amina say is the main reason she does not like Sunday School?

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

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

5. What does Emily say about Bradley?

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