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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 the practice with begging.
(c) They say their children are not safe.
(d) They associate it with devil worship.

3. Why is Amina reading a book about the Oregon Trail?
(a) She wants to get more information for the social studies project.
(b) She is studying for her American Citizenship test.
(c) She is doing a book report on Kit Carson.
(d) She is trying to avoid doing chores for Mama.

4. What does Amina think when she examines Thaya Jaan's appearance?
(a) That he looks much sterner than she had imagined.
(b) That he looks like Santa.
(c) That he is going to attract a lot of attention in America.
(d) That he looks much older than she remembered.

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

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

7. What is the first argument Amina's group has when they are working on their social studies project?
(a) How much to spend on blankets.
(b) Whether sugar is a necessity.
(c) Whether to buy oxen or horses.
(d) Which route will take the least amount of time.

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

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

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

11. What does Amina say in support of Mustafa's plea to participate in an extracurricular activity?
(a) That Soojin's cousin got into Harvard because he was captain of the basketball team.
(b) That Julie's father got into Columbia because he was president of the chess club.
(c) That Bradley's friend got into Princeton because he was president of the science club.
(d) That Emily's brother got into Yale because he was captain of the soccer team.

12. What does Soojin say about Emily's efforts at being friends?
(a) That she is planning some prank.
(b) That she will soon get tired of spending time with them.
(c) That they should give her a chance.
(d) That she only wants to be friends with Amina, not with Soojin.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Amina say worries her about Soojin's plan to change her name?

2. What kind of lessons does Amina take?

3. Why does Thaya Jaan lead the family prayer that evening instead of Baba?

4. What is the gift Amina bought for Soojin that Soojin always wears?

5. What is the comparison Amina makes about her family's appearance?

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