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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 fell as she was leaving the stage.
(b) Her hat fell off when she bent to sign her name.
(c) She dropped the ink bottle while signing her name.
(d) She froze, unable to say her line.

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

3. What are the two challenges Bradley throws into their social studies project?
(a) One of their oxen is sick and they lost their blankets during a river crossing.
(b) Amina has cholera and their wagon wheel broke.
(c) Soojin has broken her leg and ants got in their sugar.
(d) They have lost their map and Bradley is going hunting.

4. What is the first name Emily suggests for Soojin?
(a) Felicity.
(b) Fiona.
(c) Fredricka.
(d) Felicia.

5. What does Soojin's name mean?
(a) Steadfast.
(b) Brilliant.
(c) Treasure.
(d) Perfect.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Amina and her friends do during the break during Sunday School?

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

3. What does Mustafa discover in the refrigerator when he and Amina take the first of the dishes from the dining room?

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

5. What does Amina think about the appearance of Emily's eyes and nose?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is significant about Dahlia's appearance?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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