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

2. Soojin and Amina will work on their social studies project together. Who does Soojin invite to join them?
(a) Luke.
(b) Justin.
(c) Bradley.
(d) Emily.

3. 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 he can surely help her win the upcoming competition.
(c) That she is going to have trouble staying awake.
(d) That she got her musical talent from him.

4. What does Amina like to do when they are out of school for snow?
(a) Have snowball fights with Rabiya.
(b) Sled with Soojin.
(c) Ski with Mama.
(d) Stay inside and watch television with Baba.

5. What do Amina and Soojin do as soon as Soonjin's grandfather enters the room?
(a) They give him a hug.
(b) They bow to him.
(c) They greet him in Urdu.
(d) They leave the room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the excuse Baba gives to explain why Amina and Mustafa are not fluent in Urdu?

2. Why does Mama object when Mustafa uses the word "guys" to greet them?

3. What is the first argument Amina's group has when they are working on their social studies project?

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

5. What does Baba do that embarrasses Amina during the back-to-school meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Baba's concern about Thaya Jaan's visit?

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

3. What is significant about Dahlia's appearance?

4. List Baba's actions and statements that indicate he is nervous.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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