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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the first argument Amina's group has when they are working on their social studies project?
(a) Whether sugar is a necessity.
(b) Whether to buy oxen or horses.
(c) Which route will take the least amount of time.
(d) How much to spend on blankets.

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

4. What does Imam Malik announce soon after Amina enters the mosque?
(a) The Muslim community is invited to see Amina's class perform their musical.
(b) The Muslim community will be hosting a community dinner in a week.
(c) There will be a Quran recitation competition.
(d) The women will be dismissed early for a special meeting.

5. What does Baba say he expects of Amina and Mustafa while Thaya Jaan visits?
(a) That they speak only in Urdu.
(b) That they act perfectly.
(c) That they will attend mosque every evening.
(d) That they wear traditional Muslim clothing all the time.

6. What does Soojin say about Emily's efforts at being friends?
(a) That she only wants to be friends with Amina, not with Soojin.
(b) That she will soon get tired of spending time with them.
(c) That they should give her a chance.
(d) That she is planning some prank.

7. What is the extracurricular activity Mustafa wants to join?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Science club.
(c) Chess club.
(d) Soccer.

8. What does Amina say worries her about Soojin's plan to change her name?
(a) That Soojin will also discard their friendship.
(b) That Soojin will want Amina to change her name as well.
(c) That Soojin will choose something difficult to spell.
(d) That Soojin will become overly American.

9. What kind of lessons does Amina take?
(a) Voice.
(b) Public speaking.
(c) Dance.
(d) Piano.

10. What does Thaya Jaan say Baba should do to encourage Amina and Mustafa to speak Urdu?
(a) Set aside Sunday afternoon each week for study.
(b) Reward them when they speak Urdu and punish them when they speak English.
(c) Allow them to speak in any language but only answer in Urdu.
(d) Talk to them only in that language and refuse to acknowledge English.

11. What do Rabiya and Amina spend their time doing in Rabiya's room?
(a) Watching reruns on Disney Channel.
(b) Singing.
(c) Playing video games.
(d) Writing poetry.

12. What does Amina do just before entering the mosque?
(a) Puts away her Sunday School books.
(b) Adjusts her scarf so it will remain in place.
(c) Washes herself at a faucet.
(d) Prays for the patience to sit still during the service.

13. Why is Amina upset over the fact that Baba is taking her to school for the back-to-school parents' meeting?
(a) She is missing her favorite television show.
(b) She has a lot of homework.
(c) She had planned to play video games.
(d) She will be the only student there.

14. What is Amina's favorite television show?
(a) Toddlers and Tiaras.
(b) The Voice.
(c) Sabrina.
(d) The Bachelor.

15. What are Baba and Mustafa watching on television after Sunday School?
(a) Swimming.
(b) A western movie.
(c) News.
(d) Football.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Amina usually say to teachers when they ask about Mustafa?

2. What does Amina say is the main reason she does not like Sunday School?

3. What is in the extra refrigerator in Soojin's kitchen?

4. What does Amina think when she examines Thaya Jaan's appearance?

5. Why is Amina reading a book about the Oregon Trail?

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