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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 activity is Amal participating when she describes her epiphany at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) Brushing her teeth.
(b) Knitting.
(c) Exercising.
(d) Doing her homework.

2. 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"?
(a) That she was Muslim.
(b) That she lied.
(c) That she had impure thoughts.
(d) That she hated Chris Barkley for calling her a wog.

3. 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 have a bad hair day.
(b) As part of their uniform at an Islamic school.
(c) When they go to the movies.
(d) When they go to the mosque.

4. During which years of Amal's schooling did she attend Hidaya, translated as "The Guidance" (12)?
(a) 8 through 10.
(b) 5 through 7.
(c) 9 and 10.
(d) 7 through 10.

5. Which song is featured in the television show Amal watches at the beginning of the narrative?
(a) Copacabana.
(b) Greensleeves.
(c) Maniac.
(d) Do You Think I'm Sexy?.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 5, how many times within fajr does Amal pray that Ms. Walsh will allow her to wear the hijab at school?

2. How does Amal's mother wake her up for school in Chapter 4, in addition to kissing her "face and head" (30)?

3. How many siblings does Amal have?

4. In what grade did Leila begin to wear the hijab on a full-time basis, according to Amal?

5. In what location is Amal standing when she overhears two other female students talking about her in the locker room?

(see the answer key)

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