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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what country was Amal born, "and then whacked with some seriously confusing identity hyphens" (6)?
(a) Australia.
(b) The Philippines.
(c) Japan.
(d) Pakistan.

2. How many siblings does Amal have?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) None.
(d) 4.

3. Amal reports that her mother has what type of obsession?
(a) An obsession with exercise.
(b) An obsession with eavesdropping.
(c) An obsession with arts and crafts.
(d) An obsession with cleanliness.

4. What is NOT an activity Amal names when she gives examples of occasions when "part-timers" (2) like her wear the hijab?
(a) When they go to the mosque.
(b) When they have a bad hair day.
(c) When they go to the movies.
(d) As part of their uniform at an Islamic school.

5. What is NOT part of the list Amal creates that names the reasons she wants to return to school wearing the hijab?
(a) She wants to please her parents.
(b) She is tired of obsessing about how her body looks in the eyes of men.
(c) She wants to strengthen her relationship with her Creator.
(d) She wants to be courageous in the face of the prejudice she knows she will endure.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what continent does the novel take place?

2. Amal describes "girls who wear the hijab all the time" (2) by using what term?

3. Some time after her epiphany, Amal decides once and for all that she is going to wear the hijab to McCleans when she returns to school after which type of break?

4. In what city does the narrative take place?

5. What does Amal recall saying to the priest in 4th grade inside the confessional that caused him to give her a penance of "five Hail Marys and five of the Lord's Prayer"?

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