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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why do the bus passengers side with Jubril against the village chief?
(a) Jubril shared his food with the other passengers.
(b) Jubril helped a small boy who the chief scared.
(c) The chief took Jubril's seat but has no ticket.
(d) Jubril passed out water that the chief was hiding.

4. What is notable about Jubril's appearance?
(a) He has burn scars on his face.
(b) One leg is shorter than the other.
(c) He has turquoise eyes.
(d) He is missing a hand.

5. Who saves Jubril after he has passed out in a field?
(a) A Muslim man.
(b) A priest.
(c) A policeman.
(d) The bus driver.

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

7. Which of the following is NOT something Selam likes about the narrator?
(a) Little eyes.
(b) Lean face.
(c) Voice.
(d) Artistic talent.

8. Why is the soldier anxious to reach the village?
(a) To attend a wedding.
(b) To save his sick dog.
(c) To see his girlfriend.
(d) To see his new baby.

9. Who tells this story?
(a) Selam.
(b) Selah.
(c) The narrator.
(d) Geza.

10. Why is the bus unable to leave as scheduled?
(a) The weather is too perilous.
(b) The driver can't be found.
(c) The roads out of the city are blocked.
(d) There is engine trouble.

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

12. Why does the person in #115 yell at Jubril?
(a) He dropped his bag on her lap.
(b) He spilled water on them.
(c) He had the audacity to speak to him.
(d) He stepped on his foot.

13. Jubril buys a ticket on which bus line to take him out of the city to his father's village?
(a) Luxurious Buses.
(b) Greyhound Bus.
(c) Amtrak.
(d) Nigerian Express Lines.

14. How old is the narrator?
(a) 12.
(b) 6.
(c) 8.
(d) 9.

15. Why do the narrator's parents no longer want her to play with a certain girl?
(a) She is disrespectful.
(b) She is a bad influence.
(c) She is rude.
(d) She is Muslim.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator is happy because __________________________.

2. How many days does the narrator watch Selam's apartment building?

3. Selam's parents have given her permission to eat ___________________.

4. In what country does the story take place?

5. The soldier wants to be a farmer or a ____________________.

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