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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 the first thing Amina thinks as Thaya Jaan begins to lead the family in prayer time?
(a) That she got her musical talent from him.
(b) That he can surely help her win the upcoming competition.
(c) That she is going to have trouble staying awake.
(d) That his pronunciation is no better than her own.

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

3. What is the extracurricular activity Mustafa wants to join?
(a) Chess club.
(b) Science club.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Soccer.

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

5. Why does Amina say only a few things to Thaya Jaan?
(a) Her parents would scold her if she talked.
(b) She is afraid of Thaya Jaan.
(c) Mustafa is talking so much she has no chance to talk.
(d) She really has no idea what to say.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing Soojin says when she and Amina arrive at her house after school?

2. How long has it been since Amina saw her cousins?

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

4. What are the two challenges Bradley throws into their social studies project?

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

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