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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 Thaya Jaan says some families in Pakistan can barely afford food?
(a) Sadness because there is nothing she can do about it.
(b) Determination because she is working on a plan to help them.
(c) Anger because the government is not helping her family.
(d) Guilt because of the food she just threw away.

2. What does Baba say Thaya Jaan can do to help Amina and Mustafa during his visit?
(a) Expand their appreciation for traditional foods.
(b) Practice reading in Urdu.
(c) Learn more about their ancestry.
(d) Prepare for the Quran recitation competition.

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

4. What kind of lessons does Amina take?
(a) Public speaking.
(b) Voice.
(c) Dance.
(d) Piano.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Mustafa and Yusuf playing when Amina's family visits Rabiya's family?

2. What is Amina's reaction when Soojin announces she plans to change her name to Susan?

3. What does Thaya Jaan say Baba should do to encourage Amina and Mustafa to speak Urdu?

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

5. What does Amina usually say to teachers when they ask about Mustafa?

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