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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 Baba say about the reason some Muslims believe music is wrong?
(a) That they cannot approve of the inappropriate music, and so avoid them all.
(b) That they are right to do so.
(c) That music was forbidden during the Prophet's life.
(d) That they are misinterpreting the Quran.

2. What does Emily give Amina from her lunch?
(a) A cup of blueberries.
(b) A strawberry.
(c) A brownie.
(d) A peanut butter cookie.

3. What is the big event Imam Malik says will be held at the same time as the Quran recitation competition?
(a) A photography exhibit.
(b) A carnival.
(c) A chili cook-off.
(d) A group of acrobats.

4. What is Soojin's reaction when Amina reveals that she accidentally told Bradley Emily's secret?
(a) She says Amina has to apologize to Emily.
(b) She says it is not Amina's fault.
(c) She yells at Amina.
(d) She says Amina has to tell Luke is was not true.

5. What does Emily say is the only thing her mother can really cook?
(a) Apple pie.
(b) Fried chicken.
(c) Pot roast.
(d) Peanut butter cookies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Amina upset when Thaya Jaan explains the meaning of the surah?

2. What does Mama believe happened when she sees that Amina is upset?

3. Why does Amina choose not to tell Mustafa that she is proud of him?

4. What do the students do with their last ten minutes of lunch period?

5. What is the word Thaya Jaan has to define for Amina when he explains the meaning of the surah she is reading?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the conversation Amina overhears between Imam Malik and Mustafa during the break in Sunday School? What is Amina's reaction?

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

3. What is the punishment Baba gives Mustafa for being out too late, and what role does Thaya Jaan play in that punishment?

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

5. What is the problem Amina faces with regard to attending the carnival?

6. Thaya Jaan tells Amina the meaning of a passage from the Quran. Why does the meaning upset Amina?

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

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

9. How does Emily react when Luke makes rude comments about Emily and Justin?

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

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