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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Justin Timberlake.
(b) Snoop Dogg.
(c) Usher.
(d) Ricky Martin.

3. Who announces the teams for the final two debating rounds at the start of Chapter 27?
(a) Mr. Pearse.
(b) Lara.
(c) Ms. Walsh.
(d) Mike.

4. Jamila tells Amal in Chapter 18 that no matter how cranky Mrs. Vaselli is when she delivers the present, she wants Amal to smile and offer to perform what task for Mrs. Vaselli?
(a) Make her a cup of tea.
(b) Mow her lawn.
(c) Do a load of laundry.
(d) Clean her bathtub.

5. Who uses text messages to continually warn Amal to be clear with Adam about her boundaries and expectations?
(a) Jamila.
(b) Leila.
(c) Eileen.
(d) Samantha.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is chosen to place the call to Gulchin in order to get permission for Leila to attend her own birthday dinner?

2. Mr. Pearse's comments to Amal in Chapter 26 cause her to allude to which movie about teaching?

3. What kind of music does Amal listen to in Chapter 30 when she is missing her friendship with a particular character?

4. With which two characters is Amal teamed up for the final round of debates?

5. When Amal hosts a sleepover at her house in Chapter 16, which three guests does she invite?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what reason is Leila excluded from a great deal of Amal's sleepover in Chapter 16?

2. In what way does Simone demonstrate a sizable shift in her confidence level in Chapter 19?

3. How does the elderly woman on the bus with Amal in Chapter 17 react to the bus driver's actions toward Amal?

4. What kind of sports metaphor does Amal create for Adam to illustrate the effects of fajr?

5. When Amal's friendship with Adam comes to an end, what does she miss about their friendship?

6. What does the public bus driver do in Chapter 17 in an attempt to intimidate and harass Amal?

7. Describe the lounge room at the home of Aunt Mandy and Uncle Joe.

8. To what event does Adam invite Amal in Chapter 27 and what lie does she tell to get her mother Jamila to let her attend?

9. What method does Amal use to rebalance her friendship with Adam in Chapter 33?

10. What is the major obstacle standing in the way of the plan Yasmeen and Amal devise to celebrate Leila's 17th birthday?

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