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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On September 11, how long ago did Naheed decide on her future career?

2. On September 11, what does the principal give Sergio for missing school?

3. What type of stuffed animal did Aimee's grandpa Jerry give her?

4. Where does Naheeds mother say she has to be early on September 11?

5. On September 11, how long does Aimee's mother say that it takes her to get to the World Trade Center?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Gideon suggest when he said goodbye to Sergio on September 10?

2. On September 10, what does Naheed notice when she goes to science class?

3. What does Naheed think about her Uncle Iman and his beliefs on September 10?

4. What happens when Aimee tries to call her mother early on September 11?

5. What does Naheed remember about receiving her first hajib?

6. On September 11, what does the principal tell Sergio about skipping school the day before?

7. What does Will remember happened when he went to Claire's the evening of September 10?

8. What does Sergio see when he is on his way home on September 11 and he joins other kids on a metal fence?

9. What does Sergio see and hear 56 minutes after the second plane ran into the World Trade Center?

10. What does Naheed think about when she performs the wudu?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next? How does the author use cliffhangers in the novel? How do cliffhangers create suspense?

Essay Topic 2

Will and his family take a trip to Disney World. What does his sister want to do after a ride? What does Will tell her? Why does he tell her "Life doesn't work that way, not even in the Magic Kingdom"? What does he mean by that statement?

Essay Topic 3

When state troopers tell the Rittenhouse family about Frank’s death, they call him a hero. Why do the state troopers call Frank a hero? Is Frank a hero?

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