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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Amina pray for as the family is ending their evening prayers?
(a) Safety and food for the people of Pakistan and help with her Arabic pronunciation.
(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) The opportunity to spend a few years in Pakistan to learn about her heritage.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the big event Soojin says will happen on October 20th?

2. What is the excuse Baba gives to explain why Amina and Mustafa are not fluent in Urdu?

3. What does the family drink when they are all gathered in the living room after dinner?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Soojin say she might choose Susan as her new name, and what is Amina's reaction?

2. Describe the interaction that takes place when Soojin's grandfather greets Amina and Soojin.

3. What is the lecture Baba continually gives Mustafa about his education, and why?

4. What does Amina do as she prepares to go into the mosque and how does she feel when she enters?

5. What does Amina say about her family's appearance when they go to the airport to meet Thaya Jaan?

6. What does Amina think about the airport after Thaya Jaan joins the family?

7. Who is Rabiya and why does she urge Amina to make a singing video?

8. What is Baba's concern about Thaya Jaan's visit?

9. Why is Soojin planning to change her name and what is Amina's reaction?

10. List Baba's actions and statements that indicate he is nervous.

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