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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Amina's reaction when Soojin announces she plans to change her name to Susan?
(a) She asks if the name has any meaning.
(b) She says Soojin should just keep her name.
(c) She asks what Soojin plans to use for her middle name.
(d) She says that is a wonderful choice.

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

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

4. What is Mama doing when Amina enters the mosque?
(a) Reading the Quran with some friends.
(b) Giving Mustafa a lecture about his clothing.
(c) Taking care of some of the younger children.
(d) Preparing food for the afternoon meal.

5. What does Emily say about Bradley?
(a) That she has a crush on him.
(b) That he is weird.
(c) That he will help them finish their social studies project.
(d) That he misses too much school to be an asset.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the comparison Amina makes about her family's appearance?

2. What does Amina think when she examines Thaya Jaan's appearance?

3. What is the big event Soojin says will happen on October 20th?

4. What does Baba say he expects of Amina and Mustafa while Thaya Jaan visits?

5. What is hanging over Soojin's bed?

(see the answer key)

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