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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 199 - 266).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Fatima and Amal move out of Syria?
(a) Their house was bombed.
(b) Fatima's Baba lost his job and it was getting too dangerous.
(c) They were in danger of being arrested in Syria.
(d) They needed to visit relatives in Lebanon.

2. What is one of Jude's favorite foods in America?
(a) Fried chicken.
(b) Sandwiches.
(c) Pizza.
(d) Pasta.

3. What does Issa tell Jude about America?
(a) That she should only stay for a short time there and then come back to Syria.
(b) That she should try not to speak English there.
(c) That she should watch out only for herself there.
(d) That she will have an adventure and have so much fun there.

4. What is the kind of food Jude ate in Syria called in America?
(a) Middle Eastern food.
(b) Peasant food.
(c) French food.
(d) Italian food.

5. Which girl from Damascus did Fatima and Jude meet who they spent some time with in their town?
(a) Sammy.
(b) Layla.
(c) Bernice.
(d) Sarah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Issa say in criticism of Syria's president?

2. Who is the girl in school who gets the best parts in the school plays?

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

4. What are some unpleasant things Jude reads about in her uncle's copy of the newspaper every day?

5. What does Jude's favorite street in her neighborhood feel like to her?

(see the answer key)

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