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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9: Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nadira often helps who in his newspaper store after school?
(a) Mr. Rashid.
(b) Mr. Friedlander.
(c) Tim.
(d) Ali-uncle.

2. What does the border officer tell Abba when he explains his family is seeking asylum in Section 2: Chapter 2?
(a) They are overwhelmed with immigrants.
(b) They are not accepting Muslim immigrants.
(c) They are no longer offering asylum.
(d) They are happy to take in the family.

3. Who does Nadira attempt to cheat off of in her geometry quiz in Section 5: Chapter 6?
(a) Lily Yee.
(b) Tim.
(c) Aisha.
(d) Cassie David.

4. What is the name of Nadira's best friend in the novel?
(a) Aisha.
(b) Tim.
(c) Abba.
(d) Lily Yee.

5. Who does Nadira discover her friend's father is having an affair with in Section 9: Chapter 11?
(a) A hairdresser.
(b) A manicurist.
(c) A banker.
(d) A receptionist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nadira pities her sister for being so concerned about what in Section 9: Chapter 11?

2. Ma tells Nadira they finally have enough for Abba's bond and he will be released when in Section 4: Chapter 5?

3. Who invites Nadira to sit with her friends at lunch in Section 5: Chapter 6?

4. Nadira spies on the woman her friend's father is suspected of having an affair with and gains access to her apartment building by claiming to be selling what?

5. What does Abba tell his daughters to say at school after he is detained in Section 2: Chapter 2?

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