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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 family will become citizens.
(b) Her father will be returning home from his military assignment.
(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 Baba's response anytime Amina worries about being embarrassed in front of other people?
(a) That she should be certain she is conducting herself correctly.
(b) That she should not care what other people think.
(c) That she should never apologize for being shy.
(d) That she is beautiful and talented.

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

4. What are the adults discussing when Amina and Rabiya walk through the living room at Rabiya's house?
(a) An upcoming carnival.
(b) The detrimental effects of American culture to Muslim children.
(c) The vandalism at the mosque.
(d) Thaya Jaan's visit.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Amina say only a few things to Thaya Jaan?

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. Why is Amina reading a book about the Oregon Trail?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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