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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Nadira's family stops for lunch on their way to their final appeal, Nadira and Aisha joke about going where?
(a) To Mexico.
(b) To Brazil.
(c) To Argentina.
(d) To Canada.

2. What is an academic title conferred upon the student who delivers the closing or farewell statement at a graduation ceremony?
(a) Valedictorian.
(b) Salutatorian.
(c) Orator.
(d) Catalyst.

3. Uncle and Auntie had called Ma to tell her that Nadira had what, in the beginning of Section 12: Chapter 15?
(a) Been arrested.
(b) Been suspended.
(c) Been deported.
(d) Run away.

4. Nadira pities her sister for being so concerned about what in Section 9: Chapter 11?
(a) Her weight.
(b) Her appearance.
(c) Her parents' opinions.
(d) Her friends' opinions.

5. In Section 11: Chapter 13, Nadira recalls how who was praised in Dhaka for being a great swimmer and for his strong lungs?
(a) Tareq.
(b) Nareem.
(c) Aisha.
(d) Abba.

6. A letter arrives from the government informing the Hossains that the final appeal on their residency status will be on what date, in Section 13: Chapter 16?
(a) July 13.
(b) November 12.
(c) June 12.
(d) August 3.

7. Who is the college counselor who meets with Nadira as well as her high school counselor in Section 10: Chapter 12?
(a) Mrs. Smith.
(b) Mrs. Roble.
(c) Mrs. Anderson.
(d) Mrs. Willshire.

8. What grade is Nadira in at school in the novel?
(a) Ninth.
(b) Sixth.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Fifth.

9. What reporter friend of Mr. Friedlander's wrote an anonymous article about the Hossains after Mr. Friedlander told her their story?
(a) Cassie David.
(b) Michelle Buchanan.
(c) Sarah Anderson.
(d) Jennifer Williams.

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

11. Where do Auntie and Nadira take a cab to get Uncle in Section 9: Chapter 11?
(a) Connecticut.
(b) Rhode Island.
(c) Brooklyn.
(d) New Jersey.

12. What is a document showing that a person is authorized to enter the territory for which it was issued, subject to permission of an immigration official at the time of actual entry?
(a) Immigration License.
(b) Visa.
(c) Deportation papers.
(d) Alien papers.

13. Aisha does not open what, which arrives in Section 13: Chapter 16?
(a) College acceptance letters.
(b) Deportation forms.
(c) Financial Aid award letters.
(d) Her exam grades.

14. Who confides that her mom is threatening to throw her dad out in Section 9: Chapter 11?
(a) Taslima.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Lily Yee.
(d) Aisha.

15. At what time does a police officer finally tell the family that Uncle is being detained in Section 8: Chapter 10?
(a) 5 a.m.
(b) 7 a.m.
(c) 10 a.m.
(d) 8 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nadira is shocked that Ma has made friends and no longer needs help taking a bus or what, in Section 12: Chapter 15?

2. Who did Aisha and Nadira speak to, revealing the truth about their family, in order for Aisha to become valedictorian?

3. Who does Nadira discover has disappeared in Section 13: Chapter 16?

4. Aisha claims she should not be on the debate team anymore because her parents are what, in Section 10: Chapter 12?

5. After Nadira and Aisha organize their letters and send them they celebrate with what in Section 9: Chapter 11?

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