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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Abba is detained for having an expired visa, he is told that what proceedings would likely begin in Section 2: Chapter 2?
(a) Capital punishment proceedings.
(b) Fraud proceedings.
(c) Importation proceedings.
(d) Deportation proceedings.

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

3. From what country did Nadira's family emigrate to the United States?
(a) Bangladesh.
(b) Pakistan.
(c) Afghanistan.
(d) India.

4. Who is Nadira's geometry teacher in the book?
(a) Mr. Friedlander.
(b) Mr. Chin.
(c) Mr. Smith.
(d) Mr. Jackson.

5. After Abba is taken away, Nadira and Aisha help Ma buy a coat like one that who wore in Section 2: Chapter 2?
(a) Joan Crawford.
(b) Jackie Kennedy.
(c) Betty Davis.
(d) Marilyn Monroe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Along what border does Nadira's hope to stop and apply for asylum in Section 2: Chapter 2?

2. How much money does the officer tell Abba he must put together for a bond to apply for asylum in Canada again in Section 2: Chapter 2?

3. In what grade was Aisha when she decided which clique of girls she wanted to befriend and begged Ma to buy her the same clothes, according to the narrator?

4. How old is Nadira in the beginning of the novel?

5. On what day do Aisha and Nadira return to school in Section 4: Chapter 5?

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