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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Baba's response anytime Amina worries about being embarrassed in front of other people?
(a) That she should be certain she is conducting herself correctly.
(b) That she should never apologize for being shy.
(c) That she should not care what other people think.
(d) That she is beautiful and talented.

2. What happened to Amina when she played the role of John Hancock in a school play?
(a) She fell as she was leaving the stage.
(b) She froze, unable to say her line.
(c) She dropped the ink bottle while signing her name.
(d) Her hat fell off when she bent to sign her name.

3. What is the extracurricular activity Mustafa wants to join?
(a) Chess club.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Science club.
(d) Basketball.

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

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

6. What is Mustafa's response when Baba announces that both Mustafa and Amina will participate in the Quran recitation competition?
(a) That he will refuse to go to Sunday School.
(b) That it will be awkward to recite in front of an audience.
(c) That he and Amina will help each other.
(d) That he plans to win.

7. What are Baba and Mustafa watching on television after Sunday School?
(a) A western movie.
(b) News.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Football.

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

9. What does Amina expect Soojin to do when Emily joins them at their lunch table?
(a) Amina expects Soojin to send Emily away.
(b) Amina expects Soojin to share her lunch with Emily.
(c) Amina expects Soojin to move to another table.
(d) Amina expects Soojin to welcome Emily.

10. What is the comparison Amina makes about her family's appearance?
(a) They look like they dressed in a hurry.
(b) They look like they are playing dress up for a party.
(c) They look like they are dressed for a family portrait with Santa.
(d) They look like a blind person chose their clothes.

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

12. Why does Mama object when Mustafa uses the word "guys" to greet them?
(a) She does not like it when her children use slang.
(b) The word means "cow" in Urdu.
(c) She misunderstands the meaning.
(d) The word is a curse word in Arabic.

13. 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.

14. What does Amina remember about her early childhood at the mosque?
(a) She hated having to sit still.
(b) She would often run around with other little kids.
(c) She would fall asleep to the sound of her mother reading the Quran.
(d) She was always too hot because of the traditional clothing.

15. What kind of lessons does Amina take?
(a) Dance.
(b) Piano.
(c) Voice.
(d) Public speaking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thaya Jaan say Baba should do to encourage Amina and Mustafa to speak Urdu?

2. Which of the following was among the gifts Amina receives from her cousins?

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

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

5. What does Rabiya take from her brother's room?

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