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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Thaya Jaan lead the family prayer that evening instead of Baba?
(a) He insists that he have the opportunity.
(b) He has a lesson he wants to relate to Mustafa and Amina.
(c) He is the guest, and it is his right.
(d) He is older and more knowledgeable about the Quran.

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

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

5. What is the gift Amina bought for Soojin that Soojin always wears?
(a) A necklace with the words "best friends."
(b) A treasure-chest pendant.
(c) A pin with a picture of the two girls.
(d) A charm bracelet with Soojin's initials.

6. What does Rabiya take from her brother's room?
(a) A CD.
(b) A video game.
(c) A book.
(d) Gum balls.

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

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

9. What does Mama do when Thaya Jaan says he is too full to eat any more?
(a) Puts more food on his plate anyway.
(b) Offers to cook him something different.
(c) Instructs Amina to get the dessert.
(d) Bursts into tears.

10. How are children divided into classes in Amina's Sunday School?
(a) By the status of their parents.
(b) By their knowledge of Arabic and the Quran.
(c) By age.
(d) By their family's country of origin.

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

12. How early does Amina's family arrive at the airport to meet Thaya Jaan?
(a) Forty minutes.
(b) One hour.
(c) Four hours.
(d) They are actually an hour late.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Mama doing when Amina enters the mosque?

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

5. What is Amina's reaction when Soojin announces she plans to change her name to Susan?

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