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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Imam Malik announce soon after Amina enters the mosque?
(a) The Muslim community will be hosting a community dinner in a week.
(b) There will be a Quran recitation competition.
(c) The women will be dismissed early for a special meeting.
(d) The Muslim community is invited to see Amina's class perform their musical.

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

4. Why did Mustafa get up early on Saturday morning?
(a) He wants Baba to let him get a job.
(b) He knew he was going to be in trouble.
(c) He was doing his afternoon chores early.
(d) He went for a run.

5. What does Emily give Amina from her lunch?
(a) A brownie.
(b) A peanut butter cookie.
(c) A cup of blueberries.
(d) A strawberry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the moral of the lesson Sister Naima tells the children during the second part of Sunday School?

2. What does Amina pray for as the family is ending their evening prayers?

3. What is the first thing Amina thinks as Thaya Jaan begins to lead the family in prayer time?

4. What does Mama say Amina has to do in order to repair her friendship with Soojin and Emily?

5. At the dinner party, what does Yusuf suggest the children do when they cannot find anything on television?

(see the answer key)

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