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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 12: Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What refers to a concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the U.S., reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do occur?
(a) The Patriot Act.
(b) The FBI.
(c) Homeland Security.
(d) The CIA.

2. What is a word for God used in the context of Islam?
(a) Jesu.
(b) Yahweh.
(c) Allah.
(d) Jehovah.

3. In Section 5: Chapter 6, Nadira and Aisha learn Abba's bond has been denied and he is being held for questioning regarding giving money to what institution, which is suspected of being involved with an illegal political affiliation?
(a) A synagogue.
(b) A mosque.
(c) An international bank.
(d) A dry-cleaners.

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

5. What is Nadira's last name in the novel?
(a) Hussein.
(b) Hossain.
(c) Hossein.
(d) Huston.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who mocks Aisha and Nadira for thinking they can make a difference in Section 7: Chapter 9?

2. After Abba is taken away, Nadira and Aisha help Ma buy a coat that is what color in Section 2: Chapter 2?

3. Where does Abba send his daughters when he is detained for having an expired visa in Section 2: Chapter 2?

4. When Nadira phones Ma, she learns Abba's preliminary hearing has been scheduled and will determine if he will be released or _____, in Section 11: Chapter 13?

5. In what year did the September 11 attacks take place on the World Trade Center?

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