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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baba do that embarrasses Amina during the back-to-school meeting?
(a) Holds her hand.
(b) Introduces himself to every other parent.
(c) Asks for special treatment for Amina.
(d) Asks the teacher lots of questions.

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

3. What is the first thing Soojin says when she and Amina arrive at her house after school?
(a) She is going to change clothes.
(b) She is hungry.
(c) She has to check on her grandfather.
(d) She wonders where her parents are.

4. 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 insists that he have the opportunity.
(c) He has a lesson he wants to relate to Mustafa and Amina.
(d) He is older and more knowledgeable about the Quran.

5. How is Ms. Barton dressed when she introduces the new project Amina's class will be working on?
(a) She is wearing overalls and a flannel shirt.
(b) She is wearing the traditional clothing of a pioneer woman.
(c) She is wearing an orange jacket like hunters wear.
(d) She is wearing a t-shirt with the school mascot.

6. What is the first thing Amina thinks as Thaya Jaan begins to lead the family in prayer time?
(a) That she got her musical talent from him.
(b) That she is going to have trouble staying awake.
(c) That he can surely help her win the upcoming competition.
(d) That his pronunciation is no better than her own.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. How long has it been since Amina saw her cousins?
(a) Almost a year.
(b) Six years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Eight years.

15. How are Amina and Thaya Jaan related?
(a) Thaya Jaan is Amina's brother.
(b) Thaya Jaan is Amina's brother-in-law.
(c) Thaya Jaan is Amina's cousin.
(d) Thaya Jaan is Amina's uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Amina usually say to teachers when they ask about Mustafa?

2. Who is Ms. Holly?

3. What is the first argument Amina's group has when they are working on their social studies project?

4. What did Amina's mother consider when choosing Amina's name?

5. What is the chore Mama assigns Baba to prepare for Thaya Jaan's visit?

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