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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 happened to Amina when she played the role of John Hancock in a school play?
(a) She dropped the ink bottle while signing her name.
(b) She fell as she was leaving the stage.
(c) She froze, unable to say her line.
(d) Her hat fell off when she bent to sign her name.

2. Why have some parents from the Islamic Center refused to participate in trick-or-treating?
(a) They associate it with devil worship.
(b) They say their children are not safe.
(c) They associate the practice with begging.
(d) They are cutting out sugar from their diets.

3. What does Thaya Jaan do as they are leaving the airport that puts Amina at ease?
(a) Sings a line from a lullaby she loved as a baby.
(b) Says her cousins are eager for her to visit them.
(c) Puts his arm around her shoulders.
(d) Announces he is going trick-or-treating with her.

4. Why does Thaya Jaan lead the family prayer that evening instead of Baba?
(a) He has a lesson he wants to relate to Mustafa and Amina.
(b) He is older and more knowledgeable about the Quran.
(c) He insists that he have the opportunity.
(d) He is the guest, and it is his right.

5. Why is Amina reading a book about the Oregon Trail?
(a) She wants to get more information for the social studies project.
(b) She is doing a book report on Kit Carson.
(c) She is studying for her American Citizenship test.
(d) She is trying to avoid doing chores for Mama.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Amina think when she examines Thaya Jaan's appearance?

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

4. What does Soojin say when Amina asks if Soojin plans to become friends with Emily?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the chores Mama assigns to Amina, Mustafa, and Baba, and why does she hand out these assignments?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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?

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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