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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jude's mother tell her she is afraid of when the big storm comes through the night before Jude starts school?
(a) That Jude will want to run away.
(b) That Jude will forget her home.
(c) That Jude will hate school.
(d) That Jude will miss Issa too much.

2. Who is Jude's cousin in America?
(a) Lily.
(b) Michelle.
(c) Maureen.
(d) Sarah.

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

4. Why does Jude think Uncle Mazin shows her the expensive things in his study?
(a) To make her jealous.
(b) To show her how much better than her father he is.
(c) To make her like him.
(d) To impress her.

5. What does Jude like most to eat for her afternoon snack?
(a) Lamb.
(b) Olives.
(c) Jebneh and bread.
(d) Mozzarella and tomatoes.

6. What does Jude hear Sarah ask her aunt that upsets her in Part II?
(a) Why Jude's clothes are so ugly.
(b) Why Jude's mother is so quiet.
(c) When Jude and her mother are leaving.
(d) Whether Jude's brother Issa is still alive.

7. Which of the following American singers does Jude like to sing songs along with her brother?
(a) Suzanne Vega.
(b) Rolla Springer.
(c) Whitney Houston.
(d) Britney Spears.

8. Why is Baba not leaving Syria?
(a) He does not want to leave his sister.
(b) He does not want to leave his mother.
(c) He does not want to leave his friends.
(d) He does not want to leave his store.

9. What does Fatima bring for Jude right before she leaves for America?
(a) A large steak.
(b) A fancy cake.
(c) Her favorite pizza.
(d) A basket of flowers.

10. Who do Fatima and Jude decide Fatima resembles from the films they watch?
(a) Reese Witherspoon.
(b) Sandra Bullock.
(c) Julia Roberts.
(d) Halle Berry.

11. Who is Fatima's mother?
(a) Aunt Amal.
(b) Mina.
(c) Layla.
(d) Raena.

12. Who is the president of Syria?
(a) Bashar al-Assad.
(b) Renala Roneyeh.
(c) Amal Al-Houmani.
(d) Marin Basher.

13. What does Jude's aunt tell her about their house?
(a) It is very new.
(b) It used to be owned by a sea captain.
(c) It is edged in pure gold.
(d) It is over 100 years old.

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

15. Who is Jude's math teacher?
(a) Ms. Ravenswood.
(b) Ms. Revelio.
(c) Mr. Anderson.
(d) Mr. Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jude start to notice after she realizes not everyone in America is rich?

2. What is one thing Jude immediately notices about Uncle Mazin's house?

3. How far is Jude's new school from Uncle Mazin's house?

4. How do Jude and Mama talk to Baba from America?

5. What does Jude's aunt make for her every morning for breakfast?

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