2. Selam's parents have given her permission to eat ___________________.
(a) Pork.
(b) Chicken strips.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) French fries.

3. As the story begins, the Nigerian government places a ban on the transportation of _________________ from one end of the country to another.
(a) explosives.
(b) bodies.
(c) fruit.
(d) milk.

4. What was Jubril's punishment for stealing a goat?
(a) He spent six weeks in prison.
(b) He is banished from his village.
(c) His hand was amputated.
(d) He had to pay for the goat.

5. During the Christian and Muslim riots, Jubril was beaten and _________________________.
(a) Left in an alley.
(b) Almost set on fire.
(c) Stabbed.
(d) Thrown in the river.

6. What does the narrator see Selam doing at her apartment one night?
(a) Watching television.
(b) Standing on the balcony.
(c) Drying dishes.
(d) Reading a book.

7. What place does Selam have in her family?
(a) The oldest child.
(b) The youngest child.
(c) An only child.
(d) The middle child.

8. The narrator and her best friend vacation with ___________________.
(a) The best friend's family.
(b) The church group.
(c) The narrator's family.
(d) A neighbor's family.

9. Why does the village chief get so angry at Jubril?
(a) He turns off the television.
(b) He spills water on him.
(c) He brushes up against his shoulder.
(d) He steps on his foot.

10. How old are the girls in the story?
(a) 9.
(b) 11.
(c) 6.
(d) 12.

11. What is Jubril's adopted Christian name?
(a) Gabriel.
(b) Paul.
(c) Adam.
(d) Elijah.

12. This story is about the divide between ____________________________.
(a) Muslims and Christians.
(b) Democrats and Republicans.
(c) Catholics and Baptists.
(d) men and women.

13. The narrator is happy because __________________________.
(a) She got a new puppy.
(b) Her family is going on vacation.
(c) It is her birthday.
(d) She and Selam have found a way to communicate.

14. Why does Jubril not watch the televisions on the bus?
(a) His eyes are too tired.
(b) He would prefer to sleep.
(c) The screens are too blurry.
(d) They show offensive Western images.

15. Why is Jubril uncomfortable around the women on the bus?
(a) They wear too much perfume.
(b) They flirt with him.
(c) They wear too much makeup.
(d) They are in Western clothes.