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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 are Mustafa and Yusuf playing when Amina's family visits Rabiya's family?
(a) Monopoly.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Video games.
(d) Ping-pong.

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

3. What is Amina's reaction when Soojin announces she plans to change her name to Susan?
(a) She asks if the name has any meaning.
(b) She asks what Soojin plans to use for her middle name.
(c) She says Soojin should just keep her name.
(d) She says that is a wonderful choice.

4. What does Amina say worries her about Soojin's plan to change her name?
(a) That Soojin will want Amina to change her name as well.
(b) That Soojin will become overly American.
(c) That Soojin will choose something difficult to spell.
(d) That Soojin will also discard their friendship.

5. What does Emily say about Bradley?
(a) That he is weird.
(b) That she has a crush on him.
(c) That he misses too much school to be an asset.
(d) That he will help them finish their social studies project.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Imam Malik announce soon after Amina enters the mosque?

2. What are the lessons that Rabiya takes?

3. Why have some parents from the Islamic Center refused to participate in trick-or-treating?

4. What is the comparison Amina makes about her family's appearance?

5. What is the gift Amina bought for Soojin that Soojin always wears?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Amina do as she prepares to go into the mosque and how does she feel when she enters?

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

8. What is significant about Dahlia's appearance?

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

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

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