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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12, what prayer does Sami think his mother is saying on the boat?
(a) Suraa.
(b) Salah.
(c) Shahadaa.
(d) Surat al-Fatiha.

2. In Chapter 8, what do Sami and Aadam draw for Sara?
(a) Teddy bear.
(b) Kitten.
(c) Dolls.
(d) Puppy.

3. What is the name of the shop where Joseph and Sami used to go and buy chewing gum and Football Plus magazines?
(a) Mr. Ali's.
(b) Mr. Khalid's.
(c) Mr. Elyas's.
(d) Mr. Qasim's.

4. What book is Sami's class reading in Chapter 1?
(a) Fahrenheit 451.
(b) Lord of the Flies.
(c) The Hobbit.
(d) To Kill a Mockingbird.

5. What does a boy look like in Chapter 6 who tells a man that his house was bombed and he lost his father, sister, grandmother, and uncle?
(a) Blond hair and blue eyes.
(b) Brown hair and brown eyes.
(c) Brown hair and green eyes.
(d) Black hair and black eyes.

6. What city is Sami's mother worried that Damascus will become like?
(a) Aleppo.
(b) Haamaa.
(c) Lataakia.
(d) Daraa.

7. While Joseph's father gets gas in Chapter 3, on the radio what store does a woman say she was near when the bomb went off?
(a) Chocolaatae Hut.
(b) Urbana.
(c) Damascus Desserts.
(d) Scullers.

8. In Chapter 7, how long has it been since Aadam left home?
(a) 10 months.
(b) 5 months.
(c) 8 months.
(d) 3 months.

9. What type of car does Joseph's father drive?
(a) Toyota.
(b) Honda.
(c) Saab.
(d) Audi.

10. What type of shoes is Sami wearing in Chapter 13?
(a) Nike Dunks.
(b) Converse Chuck Taylors.
(c) Vans Old Skool.
(d) Air Jordans.

11. In Chapter 1, what type of car does Leila's mother drive?
(a) Mercedes.
(b) Lexus.
(c) Volvo.
(d) Bentley.

12. In what type of car does Avraham drive Sami to school?
(a) Honda.
(b) VW.
(c) Toyota.
(d) Mazda.

13. How long is the flight from Beirut to Istanbul?
(a) 3 hours.
(b) 2 1/2 hours.
(c) 1 1/2 hours.
(d) 2 hours.

14. Who does Aadam want to call in Chapter 8?
(a) Sister.
(b) Mother.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Father.

15. How much money did a stubbly-bearded guy who spoke fluent English save up before he had to send half of the money to his father for emergency surgery?
(a) $9,000.
(b) $15,000.
(c) $8,000.
(d) $11,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, how much money do Tarek and Zeina decide to give Aadam?

2. Where is Tarek's money tied up?

3. In Chapter 3, what is Joseph's mother chopping when Sami is ready to go home?

4. What ward and level of the hospital does Sami find his mother and sister?

5. In Chapter 13, what is the name of the man who comes for Sami and his family?

(see the answer keys)

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