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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Rabiya take from her brother's room?
(a) Gum balls.
(b) A video game.
(c) A CD.
(d) A book.

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

5. What does Amina expect Soojin to do when Emily joins them at their lunch table?
(a) Amina expects Soojin to move to another table.
(b) Amina expects Soojin to send Emily away.
(c) Amina expects Soojin to welcome Emily.
(d) Amina expects Soojin to share her lunch with Emily.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the lessons that Rabiya takes?

2. What are the adults discussing when Amina and Rabiya walk through the living room at Rabiya's house?

3. How is Ms. Barton dressed when she introduces the new project Amina's class will be working on?

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

5. What does Amina say in support of Mustafa's plea to participate in an extracurricular activity?

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