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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the musical performance Amina's class is doing?
(a) A Chorus of Past Favs.
(b) The Music of Yesterday.
(c) A Blast from the Past.
(d) The Music Time Forgot.

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

3. What does Amina pray for as the family is ending their evening prayers?
(a) The opportunity to spend a few years in Pakistan to learn about her heritage.
(b) Help understanding the Quran and that she would not have to participate in the competition.
(c) That her family would not face the hatred she is seeing in America.
(d) Safety and food for the people of Pakistan and help with her Arabic pronunciation.

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

5. 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.

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

7. What does Baba say he expects of Amina and Mustafa while Thaya Jaan visits?
(a) That they act perfectly.
(b) That they wear traditional Muslim clothing all the time.
(c) That they speak only in Urdu.
(d) That they will attend mosque every evening.

8. 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.

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

10. What does Soojin say when Amina asks if Soojin plans to become friends with Emily?
(a) That she believes Emily is just trying to be near Bradley.
(b) That Emily has changed and is trying to be nice.
(c) That she cannot forgive Emily for how rude she was in the past.
(d) That she is afraid Emily will take all of Amina's attention.

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

12. What is the first name Emily suggests for Soojin?
(a) Felicia.
(b) Fiona.
(c) Fredricka.
(d) Felicity.

13. What does Thaya Jaan say Baba should do to encourage Amina and Mustafa to speak Urdu?
(a) Talk to them only in that language and refuse to acknowledge English.
(b) Set aside Sunday afternoon each week for study.
(c) Allow them to speak in any language but only answer in Urdu.
(d) Reward them when they speak Urdu and punish them when they speak English.

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

15. What is Mama doing when Amina enters the mosque?
(a) Reading the Quran with some friends.
(b) Preparing food for the afternoon meal.
(c) Giving Mustafa a lecture about his clothing.
(d) Taking care of some of the younger children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mustafa discover in the refrigerator when he and Amina take the first of the dishes from the dining room?

2. What does Amina do just before entering the mosque?

3. Why does Mama object when Mustafa uses the word "guys" to greet them?

4. What do Amina and Soojin do as soon as Soonjin's grandfather enters the room?

5. Who does Ms. Barton assign to be the fourth member of Amina and Soojin's group?

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