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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 34-45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Adam when his mother left the family for good?
(a) 9.
(b) 11.
(c) 5.
(d) 7.

2. For how many years has Mrs. Vaselli been out of contact with her son?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 20.
(d) 2.

3. Who is chosen to place the call to Gulchin in order to get permission for Leila to attend her own birthday dinner?
(a) Eileen.
(b) Mrs. Vaselli.
(c) Amal.
(d) Yasmeen.

4. What does the Arabic phrase "Eid-al-Fitr" (353) mean?
(a) Counting the years.
(b) Washing the feet.
(c) Eating the bread.
(d) Breaking the fast.

5. To what transgression does Simone admit in Chapter 27 while talking to Amal?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Having sex.
(c) Drinking alcohol.
(d) Trying marijuana.

Short Answer Questions

1. Amal hears for the first time in Chapter 14 that which character has a crush on Josh?

2. How old is George, the only son of Aunt Mandy and Uncle Joe?

3. What form of transportation do the truants in Chapter 36 use to reach St. Kilda beach?

4. Which song is featured in the television show Amal watches at the beginning of the narrative?

5. Of the following, which character is on the list Amal makes of people she believes may be unsupportive of her decision to wear the hijab all the time?

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