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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 66).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Arabic word meaning "be quiet" that Jude's parents often say to her?
(a) Ar'um Za.
(b) Skety.
(c) Frato.
(d) Milum.

2. What does Baba worry that Issa is doing with his friends in Part I?
(a) Studying.
(b) Plotting a revolution.
(c) Plotting to try out for the Eurovision song contest together.
(d) Trying to find a way out of the country.

3. What are two things that are not good for business in Jude's town?
(a) Revolution and war.
(b) Stock markets and progressive ideas.
(c) Religion and currency exchange.
(d) Hot weather and high air fares.

4. What bakery does Mama get the bread for Jude's snacks from?
(a) Layla's Bakery.
(b) Hibah's Bakery.
(c) Zatar's Bakery.
(d) Fronyeh's Bakery.

5. Which of the following is Jude's city in Syria near?
(a) The sea.
(b) The energy center.
(c) The border.
(d) The lake region.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Fatima start to cover her head?

2. What does Fatima ask Jude if she is going to pack for America?

3. What does Mama make for dinner in Part I when Issa finally comes to dinner again after a long absence?

4. Who brings Jude to visit Issa at his new apartment?

5. What city does the girl from Damascus tell Fatima and Jude she has a friend from?

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