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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. What does Leila reply when Eileen asks whether her mother would ever force her to get married?
(a) She says she has no idea.
(b) She says yes.
(c) She says no.
(d) She says it would depend.

2. What movie does Amal report staying up late to watch in Chapter 23, causing her to feel altruistic?
(a) Riding in Cars With Boys.
(b) Erin Brockovich.
(c) The Goonies.
(d) The Miracle Worker.

3. Mr. Pearse's comments to Amal in Chapter 26 cause her to allude to which movie about teaching?
(a) To Sir With Love.
(b) Freedom Writers.
(c) Good Will Hunting.
(d) The Dead Poets Society.

4. In Chapter 25, Simone demonstrates that she is good at what sport?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Baseball.
(c) Dodgeball.
(d) Squash.

5. In what location in Amal's home does she spend both Saturday and Sunday in Chapter 29?
(a) The attic.
(b) Her bed.
(c) The lounge room.
(d) The basement.

Short Answer Questions

1. Amal is on her way to take part in what activity when she stops by Mr. Pearse's office in Chapter 26?

2. How old does Aunt Mandy claim to be when the family celebrates her birthday in Chapter 21?

3. Near the end of Chapter 17, Amal tells the reader that "Sometimes it is easy to lose faith in" (161) what?

4. Who invites Amal to a birthday party for Adam in Chapter 27?

5. Besides rollerblading, what other activity do Eileen, Simone, Josh, Adam, and Amal do together at St. Kilda beach in Chapter 24?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lara do to ameliorate the hurt she causes Amal by asking her to give a speech about Muslims and terrorism?

2. When Amal's friendship with Adam comes to an end, what does she miss about their friendship?

3. How does the theme of hope surface within Chapter 17?

4. In what way does Simone demonstrate a sizable shift in her confidence level in Chapter 19?

5. What tragedy occurs on the world stage in Chapter 29 that increases the level of Islamophobia Amal experiences?

6. What are the two main forms of communication Adam and Amal use with one another over the two weeks of midterm break?

7. What emotional story does Mrs. Vaselli share with Amal in Chapter 23?

8. To what event does Adam invite Amal in Chapter 27 and what lie does she tell to get her mother Jamila to let her attend?

9. In what way does Adam's revelation about his mother's departure surprise Amal in Chapter 25?

10. What does the public bus driver do in Chapter 17 in an attempt to intimidate and harass Amal?

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