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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This story is about the divide between ____________________________.
(a) Democrats and Republicans.
(b) Catholics and Baptists.
(c) Muslims and Christians.
(d) men and women.

2. Why do the bus passengers side with Jubril against the village chief?
(a) Jubril passed out water that the chief was hiding.
(b) Jubril shared his food with the other passengers.
(c) The chief took Jubril's seat but has no ticket.
(d) Jubril helped a small boy who the chief scared.

3. What is notable about Jubril's appearance?
(a) He has burn scars on his face.
(b) One leg is shorter than the other.
(c) He has turquoise eyes.
(d) He is missing a hand.

4. Why is the bus unable to leave as scheduled?
(a) There is engine trouble.
(b) The weather is too perilous.
(c) The roads out of the city are blocked.
(d) The driver can't be found.

5. Why do two policeman enter the Luxurious Bus?
(a) To talk to the village chief.
(b) To look for a runaway girl.
(c) To stop a riot.
(d) To remove the sick man.

6. Jubril buys a ticket on which bus line to take him out of the city to his father's village?
(a) Amtrak.
(b) Luxurious Buses.
(c) Greyhound Bus.
(d) Nigerian Express Lines.

7. What does the chief drop into Jubril's lap?
(a) A rosary.
(b) Crackers.
(c) A bottle of water.
(d) A magazine.

8. How many days does the narrator watch Selam's apartment building?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 7.

9. Why does the person in #115 yell at Jubril?
(a) He spilled water on them.
(b) He had the audacity to speak to him.
(c) He stepped on his foot.
(d) He dropped his bag on her lap.

10. What place does the narrator have in her family?
(a) The youngest child.
(b) An only child.
(c) The middle child.
(d) The oldest child.

11. Which of the following is NOT something the narrator likes about her best friend?
(a) Sense of humor.
(b) Dimples.
(c) Long legs.
(d) Handwriting.

12. Which of the following do Selam and the narrator NOT do when they see each other from their apartments?
(a) Mime hugging each other.
(b) Talk on the phone.
(c) Smile big.
(d) Open their mouths wide.

13. Why does Jubril not watch the televisions on the bus?
(a) His eyes are too tired.
(b) They show offensive Western images.
(c) The screens are too blurry.
(d) He would prefer to sleep.

14. The narrator is happy because __________________________.
(a) She got a new puppy.
(b) It is her birthday.
(c) Her family is going on vacation.
(d) She and Selam have found a way to communicate.

15. What differences do the two friends have?
(a) Athletic differences.
(b) Language differences.
(c) Religious differences.
(d) Cultural differences.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had a girl named Hadiya told Selam at school one day?

2. A man named Emeka takes care of another man who has ___________________.

3. What place does Selam have in her family?

4. Why does Selam suddenly rush off her balcony and back into her apartment?

5. The narrator and her best friend vacation with ___________________.

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