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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. Why does Mama object when Mustafa uses the word "guys" to greet them?

2. What is the first thing Amina thinks as Thaya Jaan begins to lead the family in prayer time?

3. What does Amina expect Soojin to do when Emily joins them at their lunch table?

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

5. What does Amina say in support of Mustafa's plea to participate in an extracurricular activity?

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

3. 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?

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

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

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

7. What does Amina say about her family's appearance when they go to the airport to meet Thaya Jaan?

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

9. Why does Soojin say she might choose Susan as her new name, and what is Amina's reaction?

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

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 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

Who are Rabiya and Dahlia? Compare each of them to Amina. Why does Amina need their friendship in addition to Soojin's friendship?

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