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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thaya Jaan say when Mama prompts Amina and Mustafa to thank him for the study time?
(a) That he learned as much as they did.
(b) That he thought Amina was going to win.
(c) That he is glad the work paid off for Mustafa.
(d) That they both should continue to study.

2. What is the first thing Baba does when his family arrives at the Islamic center in Chapter 21?
(a) Announces they will move to Pakistan.
(b) Hugs Amina and Mustafa.
(c) Says he is going to find the culprits.
(d) Urges them to go home.

3. Why is Mustafa absent from the Friday evening out with Thaya Jaan?
(a) He is not feeling well.
(b) He is studying at the Islamic Center.
(c) He is practicing the Quran with friends.
(d) He is out with his basketball team.

4. What is the punishment Baba gives Mustafa?
(a) He has to help buy equipment for the youth basketball program at the Islamic Center.
(b) He will have to take Amina to her piano lessons for a week.
(c) He has to volunteer to cook for the carnival.
(d) He will not be allowed to go out with friends after the basketball games.

5. What does Baba do when he hears Amina playing an Elvis song on the piano?
(a) He suggests she should practice the Quran instead.
(b) He sings in a silly, deep voice.
(c) He says she is playing very well.
(d) He cautions her against playing secular music.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thaya Jaan do as they are leaving the airport that puts Amina at ease?

2. Why does Imam Malik say he has to tell Mustafa's parents about Mustafa's transgression?

3. What are the adults discussing when Amina and Rabiya walk through the living room at Rabiya's house?

4. What does Soojin say Emily should do next, after Luke embarrasses her during lunch?

5. How does Baba respond to Thaya Jaan's comment about Amina's music?

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