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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 43 - 81, "Haitham" - "The Bus").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Nima like to wrap herself in when she was little?
(a) Cotton balls.
(b) Her father's blanket
(c) The bathroom rug.
(d) Her mother's scarves.

2. Who does Nima sometimes imagine she is?
(a) Yasmeen, a figment of her mind.
(b) A famous dancer.
(c) A famous singer.
(d) Her mother.

3. What does Nima's mother wear on her head on her wedding day?
(a) A headdress of silver coins.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A veil.
(d) A crown of flowers.

4. What does Mama Fatheya tell Nima had been a rumor around Nima's birth?
(a) There had been two babies in Aisha's womb but only one - Nima - had been born.
(b) Aisha had not wanted to name Nima at all.
(c) Nima had almost died at birth.
(d) Nima came out with a veil.

5. What term of affection does Aisha sometimes use for Nima?
(a) Darling.
(b) Habiba.
(c) Do.
(d) Sweetie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nima make for herself for lunch in "School"?

2. Where is Nima the first time her body starts to feel like it is fading on her?

3. What is one thing Nima says she is really upset with Haitham about?

4. What does Nima hear one girl say to her friend at school when they bump into Nima accidentally?

5. How many pyramids does the teacher in "Pyramids" tell the class their home country still has?

(see the answer key)

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