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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Amina's reaction when Thaya Jaan says some families in Pakistan can barely afford food?

2. What does Amina say is the main reason she does not like Sunday School?

3. What does Imam Malik announce soon after Amina enters the mosque?

4. What happened to Amina when she played the role of John Hancock in a school play?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

4. Who is Rabiya and why does she urge Amina to make a singing video?

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

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

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

8. Describe the meal the family has on the first night of Thaya Jaan's visit. Why does Amina feel guilty about her uneaten food?

9. What is significant about Dahlia's appearance?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Amina dread participating in the Quran recitation competition? What makes her change her mind? Does Amina's reaction seem reasonable for the circumstances?

Essay Topic 2

List the members of Amina's family who are named in this novel. Describe her relationship with any two, including how that relationship changes over the course of the events of this novel.

Essay Topic 3

What is the project Amina's social studies class is working on? Who are the members of Amina's team? Briefly describe the role each plays on the team and on the project.

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