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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 Amina's reaction when Thaya Jaan says some families in Pakistan can barely afford food?
2. What does Amina think when she examines Thaya Jaan's appearance?
3. What does Thaya Jaan do as they are leaving the airport that puts Amina at ease?
4. What happened to Amina when she played the role of John Hancock in a school play?
5. What does Amina think about the appearance of Emily's eyes and nose?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is Rabiya and why does she urge Amina to make a singing video?
2. What does Thaya Jaan say that indicates he disapproves of Amina's family's lifestyle?
3. Why is Amina reluctant to consider the possibility of being friends with Emily?
4. What are the chores Mama assigns to Amina, Mustafa, and Baba, and why does she hand out these assignments?
5. What does Amina say about her family's appearance when they go to the airport to meet Thaya Jaan?
6. What is the argument Mustafa and Baba have about the Quran competition?
7. What is the lecture Baba continually gives Mustafa about his education, and why?
8. Describe the interaction that takes place when Soojin's grandfather greets Amina and Soojin.
9. Describe Soojin's treasure chest necklace, including why Amina gave it to her and why Amina wonders if Soojin will keep wearing it.
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
What is the project Amina's social studies class is working on? Who are the members of Amina's team? Briefly describe the role each plays on the team and on the project.
Essay Topic 2
What is Amina's secret dream? Why does she believe it cannot come true? What is the step she takes that makes it clear she is ready to embrace the changes ahead?
Essay Topic 3
Who is Imam Malik? What is his role in Amina's life and in the lives of others of her community? What is his reaction when he catches Mustafa with some boys who are smoking, and what does this say about his relationship with Mustafa?
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