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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 is the big event Soojin says will happen on October 20th?
(a) Her father will be returning home from his military assignment.
(b) Her family will become citizens.
(c) Her mother has agreed that Soojin can have a sleepover.
(d) Her family will be hosting a dinner for Soojin's birthday.

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

3. What does Amina pray for as the family is ending their evening prayers?
(a) That her family would not face the hatred she is seeing in America.
(b) The opportunity to spend a few years in Pakistan to learn about her heritage.
(c) Help understanding the Quran and that she would not have to participate in the competition.
(d) Safety and food for the people of Pakistan and help with her Arabic pronunciation.

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

5. What does the family drink when they are all gathered in the living room after dinner?
(a) Tea.
(b) Fruit juice.
(c) Soda.
(d) Coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing Soojin says when she and Amina arrive at her house after school?

2. What does Amina say in support of Mustafa's plea to participate in an extracurricular activity?

3. What does Soojin say about Emily's efforts at being friends?

4. What does Rabiya take from her brother's room?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is significant about Dahlia's appearance?

9. Why is Amina careful not to leave her clothes in the kitchen while Mama is cooking? What happened in fourth grade to teach her this lesson?

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

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