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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mama cooking lots of food prior to Thaya Jaan's arrival?
(a) Mustafa is having his basketball team over for a cookout.
(b) She is taking food to a local shelter.
(c) So that she will have food available when she does not have time to cook.
(d) Friends are coming over to discuss security for the mosque.

2. What is Amina's reaction when Thaya Jaan says some families in Pakistan can barely afford food?
(a) Determination because she is working on a plan to help them.
(b) Guilt because of the food she just threw away.
(c) Sadness because there is nothing she can do about it.
(d) Anger because the government is not helping her family.

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

4. Which of the following was among the gifts Amina receives from her cousins?
(a) Bangles and a jewelry box.
(b) A stuffed animal and a watch.
(c) A book and a set of pencils.
(d) Candy and a necklace.

5. What does Amina say to Bradley after revealing that Emily likes Justin?
(a) She says he should talk to Emily about it.
(b) She asks him not to tell anyone.
(c) She says he should only tell Justin.
(d) She asks him to spread the news to everyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the chore Mama assigns Baba to prepare for Thaya Jaan's visit?

2. What does Baba do that embarrasses Amina during the back-to-school meeting?

3. What is the extracurricular activity Mustafa wants to join?

4. Why does Baba punish Mustafa?

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

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