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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 are the lessons that Rabiya takes?

2. What is the comparison Amina makes about her family's appearance?

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

4. What is the big event Soojin says will happen on October 20th?

5. What does Amina do just before entering the mosque?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What happens during the group work in Chapter 8?

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

7. What is the lecture Baba continually gives Mustafa about his education, and why?

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

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

10. What is Baba's concern about Thaya Jaan's visit?

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

What is Baba's punishment when Mustafa comes home late from a basketball game? Why does he say he is being this lenient on Mustafa? What does this say about each of the characters involved, including Amina?

Essay Topic 3

What are Baba's concerns when he learns that Thaya Jaan is coming for a visit? What does Mama do to prepare for Thaya Jaan's arrival? Compare their reactions and explain why their focus is so different.

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