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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Amina pray for as the family is ending their evening prayers?
(a) Safety and food for the people of Pakistan and help with her Arabic pronunciation.
(b) Help understanding the Quran and that she would not have to participate in the competition.
(c) The opportunity to spend a few years in Pakistan to learn about her heritage.
(d) That her family would not face the hatred she is seeing in America.

2. What is the gift Amina bought for Soojin that Soojin always wears?
(a) A charm bracelet with Soojin's initials.
(b) A treasure-chest pendant.
(c) A necklace with the words "best friends."
(d) A pin with a picture of the two girls.

3. What is the first thing Soojin says when she and Amina arrive at her house after school?
(a) She is hungry.
(b) She is going to change clothes.
(c) She wonders where her parents are.
(d) She has to check on her grandfather.

4. What is in the extra refrigerator in Soojin's kitchen?
(a) Stacks of meals for the family.
(b) Drinks, including wine.
(c) Frozen pizzas, burritos, and sandwiches.
(d) Fermenting vegetables.

5. What does Mama do when Thaya Jaan says he is too full to eat any more?
(a) Bursts into tears.
(b) Puts more food on his plate anyway.
(c) Instructs Amina to get the dessert.
(d) Offers to cook him something different.

6. What does Amina think when she examines Thaya Jaan's appearance?
(a) That he looks much older than she remembered.
(b) That he is going to attract a lot of attention in America.
(c) That he looks much sterner than she had imagined.
(d) That he looks like Santa.

7. What are the lessons that Rabiya takes?
(a) Piano.
(b) Dance.
(c) Public speaking.
(d) Voice.

8. What does Amina remember about her early childhood at the mosque?
(a) She hated having to sit still.
(b) She was always too hot because of the traditional clothing.
(c) She would often run around with other little kids.
(d) She would fall asleep to the sound of her mother reading the Quran.

9. What does Amina like to do when they are out of school for snow?
(a) Sled with Soojin.
(b) Have snowball fights with Rabiya.
(c) Stay inside and watch television with Baba.
(d) Ski with Mama.

10. What are the adults discussing when Amina and Rabiya walk through the living room at Rabiya's house?
(a) An upcoming carnival.
(b) Thaya Jaan's visit.
(c) The detrimental effects of American culture to Muslim children.
(d) The vandalism at the mosque.

11. What is the chore Mama assigns Baba to prepare for Thaya Jaan's visit?
(a) Weeding the flower beds.
(b) Taking some boxes to the attic.
(c) Cleaning the garage.
(d) Mowing the yard.

12. What does Amina expect Soojin to do when Emily joins them at their lunch table?
(a) Amina expects Soojin to move to another table.
(b) Amina expects Soojin to send Emily away.
(c) Amina expects Soojin to share her lunch with Emily.
(d) Amina expects Soojin to welcome Emily.

13. What does the family drink when they are all gathered in the living room after dinner?
(a) Tea.
(b) Soda.
(c) Fruit juice.
(d) Coffee.

14. Why does Amina say only a few things to Thaya Jaan?
(a) Her parents would scold her if she talked.
(b) She really has no idea what to say.
(c) She is afraid of Thaya Jaan.
(d) Mustafa is talking so much she has no chance to talk.

15. What is the excuse Baba gives to explain why Amina and Mustafa are not fluent in Urdu?
(a) There is no one to teach them.
(b) The children have too much studying to do.
(c) They are focusing on Arabic.
(d) The family is setting aside the traditional language in favor of English.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Amina's mother consider when choosing Amina's name?

2. What does Baba do that embarrasses Amina during the back-to-school meeting?

3. What do Amina and her friends do during the break during Sunday School?

4. What does Soojin say about Emily's efforts at being friends?

5. What does Imam Malik announce soon after Amina enters the mosque?

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