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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Amina say only a few things to Thaya Jaan?
(a) She is afraid of Thaya Jaan.
(b) She really has no idea what to say.
(c) Her parents would scold her if she talked.
(d) Mustafa is talking so much she has no chance to talk.

2. Who is Ms. Holly?
(a) The Sunday School teacher at Amina's mosque.
(b) The mother of Amina's best friend.
(c) The music teacher at Amina's school.
(d) The coach of Amina's soccer team.

3. Why have some parents from the Islamic Center refused to participate in trick-or-treating?
(a) They associate it with devil worship.
(b) They associate the practice with begging.
(c) They are cutting out sugar from their diets.
(d) They say their children are not safe.

4. What does Emily say about Bradley?
(a) That he is weird.
(b) That he will help them finish their social studies project.
(c) That he misses too much school to be an asset.
(d) That she has a crush on him.

5. What is the chore Mama assigns Baba to prepare for Thaya Jaan's visit?
(a) Weeding the flower beds.
(b) Cleaning the garage.
(c) Taking some boxes to the attic.
(d) Mowing the yard.

6. What does Soojin's name mean?
(a) Perfect.
(b) Steadfast.
(c) Treasure.
(d) Brilliant.

7. What does Amina do just before entering the mosque?
(a) Washes herself at a faucet.
(b) Puts away her Sunday School books.
(c) Adjusts her scarf so it will remain in place.
(d) Prays for the patience to sit still during the service.

8. What is the moral of the lesson Sister Naima tells the children during the second part of Sunday School?
(a) Women should never be loud in public.
(b) It is dangerous to be jealous.
(c) Prayer time has to be observed regardless of the situation.
(d) A person has to be loyal to her family.

9. What does Amina like to do when they are out of school for snow?
(a) Ski with Mama.
(b) Stay inside and watch television with Baba.
(c) Have snowball fights with Rabiya.
(d) Sled with Soojin.

10. Soojin and Amina will work on their social studies project together. Who does Soojin invite to join them?
(a) Luke.
(b) Bradley.
(c) Justin.
(d) Emily.

11. What does Amina say worries her about Soojin's plan to change her name?
(a) That Soojin will want Amina to change her name as well.
(b) That Soojin will become overly American.
(c) That Soojin will choose something difficult to spell.
(d) That Soojin will also discard their friendship.

12. What does Amina usually say to teachers when they ask about Mustafa?
(a) That they are not related.
(b) That he is failing several classes.
(c) That he is fine.
(d) That he is making plans for medical school.

13. What do Rabiya and Amina spend their time doing in Rabiya's room?
(a) Playing video games.
(b) Writing poetry.
(c) Watching reruns on Disney Channel.
(d) Singing.

14. What does Amina think about the appearance of Emily's eyes and nose?
(a) There is too much makeup.
(b) They look like Amina's neighbor's cat.
(c) They are far too pale.
(d) They are very pretty.

15. What do Amina and her friends do during the break during Sunday School?
(a) Play soccer.
(b) Eat a snack.
(c) Sit with their parents.
(d) Practice passages from the Quran.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the lessons that Rabiya takes?

2. What does Amina expect Soojin to do when Emily joins them at their lunch table?

3. What does Amina say in support of Mustafa's plea to participate in an extracurricular activity?

4. What are Baba and Mustafa watching on television after Sunday School?

5. What kind of lessons does Amina take?

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