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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mr. Pearse's comments to Amal in Chapter 26 cause her to allude to which movie about teaching?
(a) The Dead Poets Society.
(b) Freedom Writers.
(c) Good Will Hunting.
(d) To Sir With Love.

2. For what reason does Amal visit Mr. Pearse in his office in Chapter 26?
(a) To ask about her grade.
(b) To give him a present.
(c) To get help with an assignment.
(d) To ask for a letter of recommendation.

3. What expression of mirth do Amal and Mrs. Vaselli share together, as depicted in the final line of Chapter 32?
(a) A grin.
(b) A guffaw"
(c) A smile.
(d) A laugh.

4. Which teacher grabs the note being passed back and forth between Amal and Adam?
(a) Mr. Piper.
(b) Ms. Walsh.
(c) Mr. Baker.
(d) Mr. Pearse.

5. In Chapter 19 when Amal's teacher is late getting back from lunch, Amal creates doodles in her notebook about Adam and what musician?
(a) Snoop Dogg.
(b) Ricky Martin.
(c) Usher.
(d) Justin Timberlake.

6. Who asks Amal in Chapter 30 if she will give a speech to the student body about Muslims and terrorism?
(a) Jacob.
(b) Lara.
(c) Molly.
(d) Kristy.

7. What act does Amal take to show the elderly woman her appreciation for her actions on the bus?
(a) She cries on her shoulder.
(b) She gives her a bouquet of flowers.
(c) She takes her hand.
(d) She smiles.

8. About what topic does a particular classmate of Amal's question Amal in front of the whole class in Chapter 19?
(a) Female circumcision.
(b) 9/11.
(c) Virginity.
(d) Menstruation.

9. Mrs. Vaselli reveals to Amal in Chapter 24 that she cut off contact with her son after he married what sort of woman?
(a) An Orthodox Jew.
(b) A Catholic.
(c) A Scientologist.
(d) A Jehovah's Witness.

10. For how many years has Mrs. Vaselli been out of contact with her son?
(a) 2.
(b) 10.
(c) 5.
(d) 20.

11. What beverage do Amal and Mrs. Vaselli drink as they sit on the porch in Chapter 32?
(a) Cocoa.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Cider.
(d) Tea.

12. In what month do Amal and Mrs. Vaselli sit together on Mrs. Vaselli's porch in Chapter 32?
(a) November.
(b) October.
(c) March.
(d) January.

13. In Chapter 25, Simone demonstrates that she is good at what sport?
(a) Dodgeball.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Squash.

14. Amal is on her way to take part in what activity when she stops by Mr. Pearse's office in Chapter 26?
(a) Recess.
(b) A spelling bee.
(c) Debate practice.
(d) Prayer.

15. In what type of a bus is Amal riding when she is harassed by the bus driver in Chapter 17?
(a) A minibus.
(b) A public bus.
(c) A charter bus.
(d) A sea bus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who announces the teams for the final two debating rounds at the start of Chapter 27?

2. How many weeks does Amal say Adam's "sulk/macho act" (275) has gone on when she slips him a silly note in class?

3. Who is most impressed by Simone's prowess on a certain kind of court in Chapter 25?

4. What movie does Amal report staying up late to watch in Chapter 23, causing her to feel altruistic?

5. From whom does Amal ask permission to attend a birthday party in Chapter 27?

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