View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 - Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Azim do that makes Razia's mother angry at him and at Saima's mother?
(a) Azim steals from Razia's father's shop.
(b) Azim wants to marry a Dominican woman.
(c) Azim refuses to go to masjid.
(d) Azim refuses to eat with Razia's family.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 3, "The Old Italian," how is Saima's mother punishing Saima's brother?
(a) By forcing him to eat soap.
(b) By forcing him to chop onions all day.
(c) By forcing him to eat chili powder.
(d) By locking him in his room.

3. What television show does Razia's mom always watch?
(a) Home and Away.
(b) East Enders.
(c) The Young and the Restless.
(d) Days of Our Lives.

4. Who is the mayor when the recycling program is announced?
(a) Mayor La Guardia.
(b) Mayor Guiliani.
(c) Mayor Wagner.
(d) Mayor Koch.

5. What is Razia's word for "mom"?
(a) Ammi.
(b) Mutter.
(c) Ema.
(d) Maman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the traditional south Asian clothes does Razia wear?

2. Where does Razia hide in the first few months of her mother's sadness?

3. Who gives Razia bread from the truck?

4. Where do Razia and her family stay while the roaches are being killed?

5. What is the word for the temple that Razia and her parents go to pray?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 234 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample