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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, how long has it been since Aadam left home?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 5 months.
(c) 10 months.
(d) 8 months.

2. In Chapter 6, who offers Tarek a glass of water when he and his family arrive at an apartment of some kind filled with mattresses and people?
(a) An old woman.
(b) A pregnant woman.
(c) A young man.
(d) An old man with a white moustache and beard.

3. What book is Sami's class reading in Chapter 1?
(a) The Hobbit.
(b) To Kill a Mockingbird.
(c) Fahrenheit 451.
(d) Lord of the Flies.

4. Where does Sami's father plan to sell their car?
(a) Beirut.
(b) Tripoli.
(c) Tartus.
(d) Aleppo.

5. In Chapter 13, how long has Sami had the shoes he is wearing?
(a) A month.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 4 weeks.

6. 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.

7. In Chapter 3, what is Joseph's mother chopping when Sami is ready to go home?
(a) Thyme.
(b) Chamomile.
(c) Sage.
(d) Parsley.

8. How long do Sami's mother and sister have to stay in the hospital after the bombing?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) Overnight.
(d) 4 days.

9. What type of football shoes has Sami ordered?
(a) Nike Magistas.
(b) New Balance Tekela.
(c) Adfidas Predators.
(d) Adidas Copa Pure.

10. How old does Sami remember he was when he was on vacation and fell out of a boat?
(a) 7.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 8.

11. What is the name of the shop where Joseph and Sami used to go and buy chewing gum and Football Plus magazines?
(a) Mr. Khalid's.
(b) Mr. Ali's.
(c) Mr. Elyas's.
(d) Mr. Qasim's.

12. How many suitcases is Sami allowed to take with him when he and his family leave Syria?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 0.

13. What is the name of the al-Hafez's maid?
(a) Donya.
(b) Rima.
(c) Mona.
(d) Saba.

14. In Chapter 6, what snack does Sami's mother have for him and Sara?
(a) Carrots and celery.
(b) Peanuts.
(c) Peanut butter and celery.
(d) Pringles.

15. Who does Aadam want to call in Chapter 8?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Mother.
(c) Father.
(d) Sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sami's mother's position at the school where she works?

2. In Chapter 13, what breaks the silence on the boat?

3. What food does Joseph's mother send home with Sami when his mother and sister come home?

4. How much does a drive want to allow Aadam to make a phone call?

5. How many student reports did Joseph's mother have to get through in Chapter 2?

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