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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Amina usually say to teachers when they ask about Mustafa?
(a) That he is failing several classes.
(b) That he is making plans for medical school.
(c) That they are not related.
(d) That he is fine.

2. What did Amina's mother consider when choosing Amina's name?
(a) That it sounded pretty.
(b) That it would be easy for Americans to say.
(c) That it means "treasure" in their native language.
(d) That it sounded like an adult.

3. What happened to Amina when she played the role of John Hancock in a school play?
(a) She fell as she was leaving the stage.
(b) Her hat fell off when she bent to sign her name.
(c) She dropped the ink bottle while signing her name.
(d) She froze, unable to say her line.

4. Who is Ms. Holly?
(a) The mother of Amina's best friend.
(b) The coach of Amina's soccer team.
(c) The Sunday School teacher at Amina's mosque.
(d) The music teacher at Amina's school.

5. Who does Ms. Barton assign to be the fourth member of Amina and Soojin's group?
(a) Emily.
(b) Julie.
(c) Bradley.
(d) Luke.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the lessons that Rabiya takes?

2. What is the moral of the lesson Sister Naima tells the children during the second part of Sunday School?

3. What is the name of the musical performance Amina's class is doing?

4. Why is Amina upset over the fact that Baba is taking her to school for the back-to-school parents' meeting?

5. What does Amina say in support of Mustafa's plea to participate in an extracurricular activity?

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