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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) Holds her hand.
(b) Asks the teacher lots of questions.
(c) Asks for special treatment for Amina.
(d) Introduces himself to every other parent.

2. What is the limiting factor when Amina wants to ask Thaya Jaan questions about the Quran during their study time?
(a) He does not have a strong English vocabulary.
(b) She is too shy to ask him questions.
(c) He is not willing to explain what the verses mean.
(d) She does not have a strong Urdu vocabulary.

3. Why is Amina upset when Thaya Jaan explains the meaning of the surah?
(a) She knows it applies to Mustafa.
(b) She feels it applies to her.
(c) She believes Thaya Jaan is being unkind to Baba.
(d) She fears that she will never have another friend.

4. Why is Emily eating chicken nuggets for lunch?
(a) Her mother packed her lunch.
(b) She traded her sandwich for it.
(c) She says she only eats chicken.
(d) It is what the school serves that day.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Amina do just before entering the mosque?

2. What does Amina say worries her about Soojin's plan to change her name?

3. Who does Emily say used to prepare Polish food for the family?

4. What is the excuse Baba gives to explain why Amina and Mustafa are not fluent in Urdu?

5. What does Emily carry her lunch in?

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