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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time does Will tell his mother that he saw Claire on September 10?

2. What did Aimee eat when her father took her out to eat on September 10?

3. What flavor shake did Sergio get when he had lunch with Gideon on September 10?

4. What do Claire and Will see when they are on their way to school?

5. What type of cookies does Aimee remember making after she helped her mom choose an outfit for a job interview when Aimee was in fourth grade?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Naheed think about when she performs the wudu?

2. Why does Sergio live with his grandmother?

3. What did Gideon suggest when he said goodbye to Sergio on September 10?

4. What does Will remember happened when he went to Claire's the evening of September 10?

5. What did Sergio remember about a time when his cousin Ralph was grabbed by the police and frisked?

6. What does Sergio remember that he and Gideon did when the man was hurt on the subway?

7. What does Sergio see and hear 56 minutes after the second plane ran into the World Trade Center?

8. How does Vaness treat Aimee after physical education class?

9. What does Naheed know she should do at lunch on September 10, and what does she do?

10. What does Naheed think about her Uncle Iman and his beliefs on September 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

On September 10, Sergio, Naheed, Aimee, and Will have challenges they are struggling with. What challenges are the four kids struggling with? Why do their challenges make it difficult to concentrate on school?

Essay Topic 3

Courage is deciding to do something hard. Why is it scary for Naheed and her family to go to the 9/11 ceremony? How do they show courage by going?

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