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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. Soojin and Amina will work on their social studies project together. Who does Soojin invite to join them?

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

3. What is the chore Mama assigns Baba to prepare for Thaya Jaan's visit?

4. What kind of lessons does Amina take?

5. What does Emily say about Bradley?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Amina careful not to leave her clothes in the kitchen while Mama is cooking? What happened in fourth grade to teach her this lesson?

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

3. Why is Amina in a different Sunday School class than Dahlia and Rabiya? What does Amina consider her biggest religious challenge?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is Amina? Describe her daily life, her heritage, and the struggles she is facing at this point in her life.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the friendship between Amina and Soojin. How does that relationship change after Emily becomes involved with the girls? Why does Amina have trouble accepting Emily's presence?

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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