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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Amina reading a book about the Oregon Trail?
(a) She is trying to avoid doing chores for Mama.
(b) She is doing a book report on Kit Carson.
(c) She is studying for her American Citizenship test.
(d) She wants to get more information for the social studies project.

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

3. What does Amina think when she examines Thaya Jaan's appearance?
(a) That he looks much older than she remembered.
(b) That he looks like Santa.
(c) That he looks much sterner than she had imagined.
(d) That he is going to attract a lot of attention in America.

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

5. What does Amina say is the main reason she does not like Sunday School?
(a) She is always too hot or too cold.
(b) She grows bored with all the praying.
(c) She has trouble with Arabic pronunciation.
(d) She hates wearing the traditional Muslim clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Baba's response anytime Amina worries about being embarrassed in front of other people?

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

3. Why does Mama object when Mustafa uses the word "guys" to greet them?

4. What happened to Amina when she played the role of John Hancock in a school play?

5. What does Soojin say when Amina asks if Soojin plans to become friends with Emily?

(see the answer key)

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