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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jude begin to feel about her uncle's house not so long after she arrives?
(a) She feels she will never be comfortable there.
(b) She feels it is starting to look like her apartment back in Syria.
(c) She feels as if it is becoming her friend.
(d) She feels jealous of her uncle for how prosperous he is.

2. What happens between Jude and Sarah in the cafeteria one day that leaves Jude crying in the bathroom?
(a) Sarah spills her food on Jude.
(b) Sarah yells at Jude in front of everyone.
(c) Jude thinks Sarah is going to invite her to sit with her and her friends but she just ignores Jude again.
(d) Sarah tells Jude her food is disgusting.

3. Where does Jude's aunt take she and Sarah out to lunch?
(a) A local diner.
(b) A French restaurant.
(c) A Burger King.
(d) A fancy steakhouse.

4. What are Jude's first words in English to her aunt?
(a) I do not know.
(b) I love it.
(c) Thank you.
(d) Hello.

5. What kind of show does Jude sometimes watch with Sarah?
(a) Shows about superheros.
(b) Shows about teenagers who try to solve a murder of one of their classmates.
(c) Shows about astronauts.
(d) Shows about music.

6. Which movie star does Jude like to think that she resembles at least a bit, around her mouth?
(a) Halle Berry.
(b) Julia Roberts.
(c) Reese Witherspoon.
(d) Sandra Bullock.

7. Who teaches Jude's ESL class?
(a) Mr. Stitch.
(b) Ms. Pickering.
(c) Mr. Lambard.
(d) Ms. Ravenswood.

8. How does Sarah react to her father taking Jude out to dinner, just the two of them?
(a) She is jealous.
(b) She is fearful.
(c) She is happy for Jude.
(d) She is suspicious.

9. What does Jude tell herself as she walks into her new school in America for the first time?
(a) Be kind.
(b) Be brave.
(c) Be good.
(d) Be smart.

10. Who is Jude's aunt in America?
(a) Lauren.
(b) Lily.
(c) Maureen.
(d) Michelle.

11. How far is Jude's new school from Uncle Mazin's house?
(a) 3 blocks.
(b) 8 blocks.
(c) 3 miles.
(d) 8 miles.

12. What is an appliance Jude's aunt shows her how to use that she did not even have back home?
(a) A dishwasher.
(b) A coffee maker.
(c) A washing machine.
(d) A microwave.

13. How do Jude and Mama talk to Baba from America?
(a) On the library computer.
(b) On the landline telephone.
(c) Through their new cell phones.
(d) On Uncle Mazin's computer.

14. What does Sarah ask Jude in Part II that really surprises Jude?
(a) If Jude will go shopping with Sarah.
(b) If Jude will go to a party with her.
(c) If Jude will let Sarah do her makeup.
(d) If Jude will teach her some Arabic words.

15. What does Fatima ask Jude if she is going to pack for America?
(a) Her necklaces.
(b) Head scarves.
(c) Her books.
(d) Her favorite CDs of American music.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Arabic word meaning "be quiet" that Jude's parents often say to her?

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

3. What does Jude say to the immigration official in the U.S. at the airport?

4. Who is Jude's older brother?

5. When does Baba's smile fade on the first call Jude and Mama have with him?

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