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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has taken Jubril's reserved seat on the bus?
(a) A mother and child.
(b) A priest.
(c) A village chief.
(d) A school girl.

2. 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.

3. Two people who share a close bond are able to _________________________.
(a) Make each other angry.
(b) Finish each other's sentences.
(c) Instill insecurities in each other.
(d) Communicate messages to each other.

4. How old are the girls in the story?
(a) 12.
(b) 9.
(c) 6.
(d) 11.

5. Why does Selam suddenly rush off her balcony and back into her apartment?
(a) She needs to get a jacket.
(b) She has to answer the phone.
(c) It has started to rain.
(d) She doesn't want her mother to catch her.

6. How many. pages is this short story?
(a) 17.
(b) 5.
(c) 10.
(d) 31.

7. What had a girl named Hadiya told Selam at school one day?
(a) Hamburger is pork.
(b) She should join the choir.
(c) She could tutor her.
(d) A certain boy liked her.

8. Why does the village chief get so angry at Jubril?
(a) He turns off the television.
(b) He spills water on him.
(c) He steps on his foot.
(d) He brushes up against his shoulder.

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

10. What does the narrator note about the streets outside the apartment?
(a) They have oil spots.
(b) They are filled with people.
(c) They are empty.
(d) They are wet.

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

12. Which of the following is NOT something Selam likes about the narrator?
(a) Voice.
(b) Lean face.
(c) Artistic talent.
(d) Little eyes.

13. During one vacation, Selam asks the narrator ___________________________.
(a) If hamburger is pork.
(b) If she wants to learn French.
(c) If she has ever kissed a boy.
(d) If she knows how to water ski.

14. Who is the best friend of the person in #74?
(a) Yewa.
(b) Selam.
(c) Fatwah.
(d) Selah.

15. How did Yusuf die?
(a) He drowned.
(b) He had a terminal illness.
(c) He was stoned to death.
(d) He was stabbed.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator is happy because __________________________.

2. What is an emir?

3. The chief offers some crackers to Jubril on what condition?

4. The chief orders the passengers on the bus to not mention the word ________________ on the trip.

5. Whom does Jubril ask to come on the bus to settle the matter about his seat?

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