1. What does Amina pray for as the family is ending their evening prayers?
(a) The opportunity to spend a few years in Pakistan to learn about her heritage.
(b) Safety and food for the people of Pakistan and help with her Arabic pronunciation.
(c) Help understanding the Quran and that she would not have to participate in the competition.
(d) That her family would not face the hatred she is seeing in America.

2. What is Mustafa's response when Baba announces that both Mustafa and Amina will participate in the Quran recitation competition?
(a) That he will refuse to go to Sunday School.
(b) That he and Amina will help each other.
(c) That he plans to win.
(d) That it will be awkward to recite in front of an audience.

3. What are the adults discussing when Amina and Rabiya walk through the living room at Rabiya's house?
(a) Thaya Jaan's visit.
(b) An upcoming carnival.
(c) The vandalism at the mosque.
(d) The detrimental effects of American culture to Muslim children.

4. What is the gift Amina bought for Soojin that Soojin always wears?
(a) A charm bracelet with Soojin's initials.
(b) A treasure-chest pendant.
(c) A necklace with the words "best friends."
(d) A pin with a picture of the two girls.

5. What does Amina remember about her early childhood at the mosque?
(a) She hated having to sit still.
(b) She would often run around with other little kids.
(c) She would fall asleep to the sound of her mother reading the Quran.
(d) She was always too hot because of the traditional clothing.