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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12, what prayer does Sami think his mother is saying on the boat?
(a) Suraa.
(b) Salah.
(c) Shahadaa.
(d) Surat al-Fatiha.

2. When Sami are taken to a village and locked in a room with others after flying into Istanbul, about how many people are in the room?
(a) 30.
(b) 40.
(c) 20.
(d) 50.

3. In Chapter 2, what does Joseph's mother bring Sami to drink?
(a) Root beer.
(b) Dr. Pepper.
(c) Coke.
(d) Pepsi.

4. What food does Joseph's mother send home with Sami when his mother and sister come home?
(a) Saamaka Harra
(b) Baba ganouj.
(c) Haloumi.
(d) Maaqluba.

5. When Sami and his family land in Greece in Chapter 13, how many get on a truck including them?
(a) 15.
(b) 12.
(c) 11.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, how many people does Sami recognize getting on the boat?

2. How old does Sami remember he was when he was on vacation and fell out of a boat?

3. What city is Sami's mother worried that Damascus will become like?

4. In Chapter 10, who urges Sami to apologize to his father?

5. What is the weather like when Sami and his family get on the boat in Chapter 12?

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