View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.

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) Guilt because of the food she just threw away.
(d) Anger because the government is not helping her family.

2. What does Soojin say when Emily is clearly uncomfortable talking in front of Amina?
(a) That they are all going to be best friends.
(b) That they need to talk about their social studies project.
(c) That Amina can be trusted with anything.
(d) That Emily should just leave.

3. What does Baba do that embarrasses Amina during the back-to-school meeting?
(a) Holds her hand.
(b) Introduces himself to every other parent.
(c) Asks for special treatment for Amina.
(d) Asks the teacher lots of questions.

4. What is the excuse Baba gives to explain why Amina and Mustafa are not fluent in Urdu?
(a) There is no one to teach them.
(b) The children have too much studying to do.
(c) The family is setting aside the traditional language in favor of English.
(d) They are focusing on Arabic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Amina agreed to do during her class's musical performance?

2. What does Thaya Jaan call Amina when they are preparing to leave the house?

3. Why does Thaya Jaan lead the family prayer that evening instead of Baba?

4. What are the lessons that Rabiya takes?

5. Who is Ms. Holly?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 374 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample