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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 does Mustafa discover in the refrigerator when he and Amina take the first of the dishes from the dining room?
(a) Wine.
(b) Pizza.
(c) A fruit platter.
(d) Dessert.

2. 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.

3. How are children divided into classes in Amina's Sunday School?
(a) By the status of their parents.
(b) By age.
(c) By their family's country of origin.
(d) By their knowledge of Arabic and the Quran.

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

5. Who does Ms. Barton assign to be the fourth member of Amina and Soojin's group?
(a) Luke.
(b) Emily.
(c) Bradley.
(d) Julie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Amina's reaction when Soojin announces she plans to change her name to Susan?

2. What does Thaya Jaan say Baba should do to encourage Amina and Mustafa to speak Urdu?

3. What does Emily say about Bradley?

4. What is Baba's response anytime Amina worries about being embarrassed in front of other people?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens during the group work in Chapter 8?

5. Why does Soojin urge Amina to sing, and why does Amina refuse?

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

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

8. What are the adults talking about when Amina and Rabiya enter the living room at Salma Auntie's house?

9. What is significant about Dahlia's appearance?

10. Why is Amina in a different Sunday School class than Dahlia and Rabiya? What does Amina consider her biggest religious challenge?

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