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

2. Besides rollerblading, what other activity do Eileen, Simone, Josh, Adam, and Amal do together at St. Kilda beach in Chapter 24?
(a) They got to a movie.
(b) They ride a rollercoaster.
(c) They swim in the ocean.
(d) They get milkshakes.

3. Which two methods of communication do Adam and Amal use to talk to one another over midterm break?
(a) Phone calls and text messages.
(b) Phone calls and MSN chat sessions.
(c) Text messages and telegrams.
(d) Phone calls and notes.

4. What present does Jamila want Amal to deliver as a birthday present for Mrs. Vaselli?
(a) A coffee mug.
(b) A shawl.
(c) An exercise bike.
(d) A camera.

5. What two words does the elderly woman apply to the tool she accuses the bus driver of using to bother his passengers?
(a) Refuse and rubbish.
(b) Balderdash and rubbish.
(c) Nonsense and rubbish.
(d) Nonsense and poppycock.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time passes between Chapter 23 and Chapter 24?

2. About what topic or topics does Amal lie when she is having a discussion about going to a birthday party?

3. On what night of the week will the birthday party be taking place, according to someone in Chapter 27?

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

5. In what type of a bus is Amal riding when she is harassed by the bus driver in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the circumstances around the departure of Adam's biological mother at one point in his childhood.

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

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

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

5. What emotional story does Mrs. Vaselli share with Amal in Chapter 23?

6. What does Lara do to ameliorate the hurt she causes Amal by asking her to give a speech about Muslims and terrorism?

7. Discuss an instance when Hakan shows a disregard for his family's safety.

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

9. How does the theme of hope surface within Chapter 17?

10. In what way does Adam's revelation about his mother's departure surprise Amal in Chapter 25?

(see the answer keys)

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