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

2. What does Amina like to do when they are out of school for snow?

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

4. What are the adults discussing when Amina and Rabiya walk through the living room at Rabiya's house?

5. Why does Amina say only a few things to Thaya Jaan?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Soojin's treasure chest necklace, including why Amina gave it to her and why Amina wonders if Soojin will keep wearing it.

4. What is significant about Dahlia's appearance?

5. What is the details of the assignment Ms. Barton makes to Amina's class?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is Thaya Jaan? What is his attitude about music and how does Baba explain this attitude? What is Thaya Jaan's reaction when Amina plays Beethoven for those gathered at Amnina's home?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What is Mama's advice when Amina reveals her argument with Soojin and Emily? What does Amina do to try to correct the situation?

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