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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

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

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

5. What is in the extra refrigerator in Soojin's kitchen?
(a) Fermenting vegetables.
(b) Drinks, including wine.
(c) Stacks of meals for the family.
(d) Frozen pizzas, burritos, and sandwiches.

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

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

8. What does Amina say is the main reason she does not like Sunday School?
(a) She is always too hot or too cold.
(b) She grows bored with all the praying.
(c) She hates wearing the traditional Muslim clothing.
(d) She has trouble with Arabic pronunciation.

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

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

11. What is the big event Soojin says will happen on October 20th?
(a) Her mother has agreed that Soojin can have a sleepover.
(b) Her father will be returning home from his military assignment.
(c) Her family will be hosting a dinner for Soojin's birthday.
(d) Her family will become citizens.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Mustafa's response when Baba announces that both Mustafa and Amina will participate in the Quran recitation competition?

3. How are children divided into classes in Amina's Sunday School?

4. What is the first name Emily suggests for Soojin?

5. What does Soojin's name mean?

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