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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. What does Grace ask Jude about her own language in Part III?

2. What does Jude's Mama think of Aunt Michelle's cooking?

3. What does Aunt Michelle say she wishes Mazin would do with Sarah?

4. What does Jude start to think is the bravest thing a person can do?

5. What is one of Jude's favorite foods in America?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sarah tell Jude when Aunt Michelle makes Sarah take Jude sledding with her?

2. Where does Issa go when he leaves home in Part III?

3. How does Jude's wearing her hijab change the way people look at her on the street?

4. Why does Jude decide to try out for a part in the school play?

5. What does Jude say to the rude person at the hospital in response to the person's comment to Mama?

6. How do Jude and Miles begin to become friends?

7. Why does Jude get so emotional when she goes to the Middle Eastern restaurant and they serve her food for the first time?

8. What does Jude confront Mama with in Part IV that she is very angry about?

9. Why does Layla think Jude is lucky?

10. What does Jude defiantly tell Sarah's friends when they go sledding in Part IV?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When and how does Jude begin to become more aware of the depth of animosity, suspicion, and even malice some Americans feel towards Muslims, refugees, and foreigners? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

What plot elements does Warga use to build suspense for the reader throughout the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What are some of the aspects of American culture that Jude finds most difficult to adjust to when she first arrives in America? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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