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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Sami gets home after the bombing, how many A4 envelopes is Uncle Tony holding for Sami's father?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

2. In Chapter 7, what color headscarf is a woman wearing who wants to stroke Sami's cheeks?
(a) Red.
(b) Pink.
(c) Black.
(d) Brown.

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

4. 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) 20.
(b) 50.
(c) 40.
(d) 30.

5. What is Sami's mother's position at the school where she works?
(a) Principal.
(b) English teacher.
(c) Assistant principal.
(d) Physics teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money did a stubbly-bearded guy who spoke fluent English save up before he had to send half of the money to his father for emergency surgery?

2. When Sami finds his mother and sister at the hospital, what color curtain surrounds their beds?

3. In Chapter 1, what type of car does Leila's mother drive?

4. What type of boat do Sami and his family travel on in Chapter 12?

5. How many suitcases is Sami allowed to take with him when he and his family leave Syria?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sami's mother tell him they are moving in Chapter 4?

2. What is bombed in Chapter 1, and why is Sami concerned?

3. What is the condition of Sami's mother and sister when he sees them in the hospital?

4. Why does Aadam not want to spend money on a phone call in Chapter 8?

5. Where are Sami and his family taken by truck in Chapter 13, and who meets them?

6. Why is Zeina calling her school when Sami comes home after the bombing?

7. Where are Sami and his family going, and why is Sami not allowed to pack a suitcase?

8. Where are Sami and his family taken after they land in Istanbul?

9. How did Aadam get to Turkey?

10. What happened to Aadam's family?

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