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

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

3. What are Baba and Mustafa watching on television after Sunday School?
(a) Football.
(b) A western movie.
(c) News.
(d) Swimming.

4. 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.

5. What is hanging over Soojin's bed?
(a) Cases filled with books.
(b) Pictures of Soojin in dance competitions.
(c) Framed Korean letters of Soonjin's name.
(d) Posters of actors and singers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the musical performance Amina's class is doing?

2. What does Thaya Jaan do as they are leaving the airport that puts Amina at ease?

3. How long has it been since Amina saw her cousins?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is the argument Mustafa and Baba have about the Quran competition?

10. What is Soojin's reaction the first time Amina asks why Soojin is willing to be friends with Emily?

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