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

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

3. What does Amina do just before entering the mosque?
(a) Washes herself at a faucet.
(b) Prays for the patience to sit still during the service.
(c) Puts away her Sunday School books.
(d) Adjusts her scarf so it will remain in place.

4. What is the name of the musical performance Amina's class is doing?
(a) A Chorus of Past Favs.
(b) The Music Time Forgot.
(c) A Blast from the Past.
(d) The Music of Yesterday.

5. What are the two challenges Bradley throws into their social studies project?
(a) Soojin has broken her leg and ants got in their sugar.
(b) They have lost their map and Bradley is going hunting.
(c) One of their oxen is sick and they lost their blankets during a river crossing.
(d) Amina has cholera and their wagon wheel broke.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Amina and Soojin do as soon as Soonjin's grandfather enters the room?

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

3. What does Baba say he expects of Amina and Mustafa while Thaya Jaan visits?

4. How early does Amina's family arrive at the airport to meet Thaya Jaan?

5. What does Baba say Thaya Jaan can do to help Amina and Mustafa during his visit?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is Amina reluctant to consider the possibility of being friends with Emily?

5. What does Thaya Jaan say that indicates he disapproves of Amina's family's lifestyle?

6. Describe Soojin's treasure chest necklace, including why Amina gave it to her and why Amina wonders if Soojin will keep wearing it.

7. What is significant about Dahlia's appearance?

8. What is the details of the assignment Ms. Barton makes to Amina's class?

9. Describe the meal the family has on the first night of Thaya Jaan's visit. Why does Amina feel guilty about her uneaten food?

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

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