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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 say to Bradley after revealing that Emily likes Justin?
(a) She asks him to spread the news to everyone.
(b) She asks him not to tell anyone.
(c) She says he should talk to Emily about it.
(d) She says he should only tell Justin.

2. Who is the first family to arrive for the dinner party in Thaya Jaan's honor?
(a) Thaya Jaan's daughter.
(b) Imam Malik's family.
(c) Rabiya's family.
(d) Soojin's family.

3. What is Amina's reaction when she learns why Imam Malik is angry with Mustafa?
(a) She rushes to tell her parents.
(b) She agrees not to tell if he will do her chores for a week.
(c) She calls him names and runs outside.
(d) She cries.

4. What does Mama believe happened when she sees that Amina is upset?
(a) That Amina has done something horrible.
(b) That Thaya Jaan is trying to make Amina stop singing.
(c) That Thaya Jaan has said something to upset her.
(d) That Amina is keeping a secret about Mustafa.

5. What does Soojin say when Emily is clearly uncomfortable talking in front of Amina?
(a) That Emily should just leave.
(b) That they are all going to be best friends.
(c) That Amina can be trusted with anything.
(d) That they need to talk about their social studies project.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Baba say about the reason some Muslims believe music is wrong?

2. What is the chore Mama has for Amina as she is preparing for the dinner party?

3. Who does Mama insist is the first to fill their plate with food at her dinner party?

4. What does Amina plan to do when she returns to school on Monday?

5. Why does Mama say the surah does not apply to Amina's situation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the conversation Amina has with her Muslim friends the night of the dinner party to honor Thaya Jaan.

2. What does Mama say when Amina reveals the fight she has had with Emily and Soojin?

3. What is the secret Emily tells Soojin and why is Amina included in this conversation?

4. What does Amina expect Bradley to do with the information that Emily likes Justin, and why does she have this expectation?

5. What is the scenario that Amina considers will be her life if Soojin and Emily never forgive her?

6. Why does Amina tell Bradley that Emily likes Justin?

7. What does Emily reveal about her family that makes Amina realize Emily's family is not as perfect as Amina had believed?

8. What is Amina's role in the musical, A Blast from the Past, and what does she think about this role?

9. What is Baba's explanation for Thaya Jaan's attitude about music?

10. How do Emily and Soojin react when Amina tells them she revealed Emily's secret to Bradley?

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