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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the first argument Amina's group has when they are working on their social studies project?
(a) Whether sugar is a necessity.
(b) Whether to buy oxen or horses.
(c) How much to spend on blankets.
(d) Which route will take the least amount of time.

5. What are the lessons that Rabiya takes?
(a) Piano.
(b) Voice.
(c) Dance.
(d) Public speaking.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Amina and Thaya Jaan related?

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

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

4. What does Amina say worries her about Soojin's plan to change her name?

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

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