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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Amal's guests in Chapter 16 is required by her mother to return home after dinner, making her miss the sleepover aspect of the party?
(a) Eileen.
(b) Leila.
(c) Yasmeen.
(d) Simone.

2. About which character is Amal thinking in Chapter 30 when she listens to music?
(a) Eileen.
(b) Leila.
(c) Samantha.
(d) Adam.

3. When Uncle Joe describes his wife Mandy's cooking skills, what piece of Australian lingo does he use?
(a) Crikey.
(b) Beaut sheila.
(c) Mate.
(d) Fairdinkum.

4. For what reason does Amal visit Mr. Pearse in his office in Chapter 26?
(a) To ask for a letter of recommendation.
(b) To ask about her grade.
(c) To get help with an assignment.
(d) To give him a present.

5. In what location is the restaurant to which Jamila and Mohammed go in Chapter 18 to celebrate their anniversary?
(a) West Bank.
(b) South Bank.
(c) East Bank.
(d) North Bank.

6. Which classmate of Amal's decides to interrogate Amal mercilessly in front of the whole class in Chapter 19?
(a) Simone.
(b) Kristy.
(c) Eileen.
(d) Tia.

7. How many weeks does Amal say Adam's "sulk/macho act" (275) has gone on when she slips him a silly note in class?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

8. What expression of mirth do Amal and Mrs. Vaselli share together, as depicted in the final line of Chapter 32?
(a) A grin.
(b) A laugh.
(c) A smile.
(d) A guffaw"

9. On what night of the week does the birthday party take place in Chapter 28?
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Friday.

10. How does Amal ultimately respond to a particular character's smile of apology in Chapter 30?
(a) She goes to talk to Ms. Walsh.
(b) She smiles back.
(c) She walks away.
(d) She frowns.

11. What is the name of the stranger Amal and her family meet at Uncle Joe and Mandy's house in Chapter 21?
(a) Jeffrey.
(b) Brady.
(c) Alan.
(d) Mike.

12. About what topic or topics does Amal lie when she is having a discussion about going to a birthday party?
(a) Parent supervision.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Parent supervision and drugs.
(d) Alcohol and male guests.

13. Who asks Amal in Chapter 30 if she will give a speech to the student body about Muslims and terrorism?
(a) Lara.
(b) Jacob.
(c) Kristy.
(d) Molly.

14. Amal and Leila plan a surprise birthday dinner for which of Leila's birthdays in Chapter 31?
(a) Her 15th.
(b) Her 18th.
(c) Her 17th.
(d) Her 16th.

15. What beverage do Amal and Mrs. Vaselli drink as they sit on the porch in Chapter 32?
(a) Tea.
(b) Cider.
(c) Cocoa.
(d) Coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mr. Pearse's comments to Amal in Chapter 26 cause her to allude to which movie about teaching?

2. When Amal hosts a sleepover at her house in Chapter 16, which three guests does she invite?

3. Of what transgression does Leila accuse her brother Hakan in Chapter 22?

4. Jamila tells Amal in Chapter 18 that no matter how cranky Mrs. Vaselli is when she delivers the present, she wants Amal to smile and offer to perform what task for Mrs. Vaselli?

5. Who is chosen to place the call to Gulchin in order to get permission for Leila to attend her own birthday dinner?

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