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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 are Mustafa and Yusuf playing when Amina's family visits Rabiya's family?
(a) Video games.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Monopoly.
(d) Ping-pong.

2. What is the moral of the lesson Sister Naima tells the children during the second part of Sunday School?
(a) Prayer time has to be observed regardless of the situation.
(b) It is dangerous to be jealous.
(c) A person has to be loyal to her family.
(d) Women should never be loud in public.

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

4. Why is Amina upset over the fact that Baba is taking her to school for the back-to-school parents' meeting?
(a) She has a lot of homework.
(b) She had planned to play video games.
(c) She is missing her favorite television show.
(d) She will be the only student there.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the extracurricular activity Mustafa wants to join?

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

3. What does Amina do just before entering the mosque?

4. Why does Mama object when Mustafa uses the word "guys" to greet them?

5. What does Amina remember about her early childhood at the mosque?

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