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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mama make for dinner in Part I when Issa finally comes to dinner again after a long absence?
(a) Lentil stew.
(b) Vegetable pakoras.
(c) Baked chicken.
(d) Lamb legs.

2. Where did the Syrian president's family grow up in relation to Jude's town?
(a) The city just on the other side of the river in her town.
(b) The city to the south of her town.
(c) The city to the west of her town.
(d) The mountains north of Jude's town.

3. What does Jude's aunt make for her every morning for breakfast?
(a) Pancakes.
(b) Toasted pita.
(c) French toast.
(d) Eggs.

4. How much older than Jude is Fatima?
(a) 24 days.
(b) 8 months.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 3 months.

5. What does Fatima bring for Jude right before she leaves for America?
(a) A large steak.
(b) Her favorite pizza.
(c) A basket of flowers.
(d) A fancy cake.

6. Who teaches Jude's ESL class?
(a) Mr. Stitch.
(b) Ms. Ravenswood.
(c) Ms. Pickering.
(d) Mr. Lambard.

7. What is the name of Uncle Mazin's neighborhood?
(a) Rawley.
(b) Hillspring.
(c) Mariet.
(d) Clifton.

8. How does Jude's aunt wear her hair?
(a) In a long loose braid.
(b) In long waves.
(c) In a short crop.
(d) In a very short buzz cut.

9. What are two things that are not good for business in Jude's town?
(a) Stock markets and progressive ideas.
(b) Revolution and war.
(c) Religion and currency exchange.
(d) Hot weather and high air fares.

10. What do both Jude and her mother say after the events at Issa's apartment in Part I?
(a) We need to get out of here.
(b) They could have taken you.
(c) This town should be safer.
(d) The government has no right to do this.

11. What does Uncle Mazin tell Mama when she observes that she does not see anything from home in his house?
(a) He has books in his study from home.
(b) He has cooking vessels from home.
(c) He has memories of home.
(d) This is home.

12. What are Jude's first words in English to her aunt?
(a) Thank you.
(b) I do not know.
(c) Hello.
(d) I love it.

13. What holiday do Fatima and Jude buy movies with their gift money from?
(a) Eid.
(b) Ramallah.
(c) Asroneyeh.
(d) Ramadan.

14. Where does Jude's aunt take she and Sarah out to lunch?
(a) A local diner.
(b) A Burger King.
(c) A fancy steakhouse.
(d) A French restaurant.

15. What does Jude's uncle wear to pick them up at the airport?
(a) His hospital scrubs.
(b) Shorts and flip flops.
(c) A tailored suit.
(d) Jeans and a sweater.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Jude and Mama going to visit in America?

2. What does Baba worry that Issa is doing with his friends in Part I?

3. What does Jude's mother call her as an affectionate nickname?

4. What does Issa tell Jude about America?

5. Which of the following does Jude miss from Syria during her first months in America?

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