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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 does Amina usually say to teachers when they ask about Mustafa?
2. What is the name of the musical performance Amina's class is doing?
3. What does Amina like to do when they are out of school for snow?
4. What does Mustafa discover in the refrigerator when he and Amina take the first of the dishes from the dining room?
5. Why does Amina say only a few things to Thaya Jaan?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Soojin planning to change her name and what is Amina's reaction?
2. What is Baba's concern about Thaya Jaan's visit?
3. Why does Soojin urge Amina to sing, and why does Amina refuse?
4. What is the details of the assignment Ms. Barton makes to Amina's class?
5. What is Soojin's reaction the first time Amina asks why Soojin is willing to be friends with Emily?
6. What does Amina do as she prepares to go into the mosque and how does she feel when she enters?
7. What happens during the group work in Chapter 8?
8. What does Amina think about the airport after Thaya Jaan joins the family?
9. What does Amina say about her family's appearance when they go to the airport to meet Thaya Jaan?
10. Describe Soojin's treasure chest necklace, including why Amina gave it to her and why Amina wonders if Soojin will keep wearing it.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Why do you think Emily approaches Amina and Soojin with an offer of friendship? How has Emily's life changed since the previous school year? What could explain this change?
Essay Topic 2
What is Mama's advice when Amina reveals her argument with Soojin and Emily? What does Amina do to try to correct the situation?
Essay Topic 3
Why does Soojin plan to change her name? Why does Amina hate the idea? What happens when the moment comes for Soojin to actually make the change?
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