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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following was among the gifts Amina receives from her cousins?
(a) Bangles and a jewelry box.
(b) Candy and a necklace.
(c) A stuffed animal and a watch.
(d) A book and a set of pencils.

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

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

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

6. What is Amina's favorite television show?
(a) The Voice.
(b) The Bachelor.
(c) Sabrina.
(d) Toddlers and Tiaras.

7. What is Amina's reaction when Soojin announces she plans to change her name to Susan?
(a) She says Soojin should just keep her name.
(b) She asks if the name has any meaning.
(c) She asks what Soojin plans to use for her middle name.
(d) She says that is a wonderful choice.

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

9. 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 dropped the ink bottle while signing her name.
(c) She froze, unable to say her line.
(d) Her hat fell off when she bent to sign her name.

10. What does Thaya Jaan do as they are leaving the airport that puts Amina at ease?
(a) Says her cousins are eager for her to visit them.
(b) Puts his arm around her shoulders.
(c) Announces he is going trick-or-treating with her.
(d) Sings a line from a lullaby she loved as a baby.

11. What are Mustafa and Yusuf playing when Amina's family visits Rabiya's family?
(a) Monopoly.
(b) Video games.
(c) Ping-pong.
(d) Basketball.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Baba's response anytime Amina worries about being embarrassed in front of other people?

3. What is the extracurricular activity Mustafa wants to join?

4. Why is Amina reading a book about the Oregon Trail?

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

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