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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Safwa has to leave Baghdad, where does Dr. Yousef tell her to go?
(a) Erbil.
(b) Tikrit.
(c) Basra.
(d) Dahuk.

2. Where did Abu fight against the Americans?
(a) Iran.
(b) Pakistan.
(c) Iraq.
(d) Afghanistan.

3. How did Taleb die?
(a) Killed in crossfire between rebels and police.
(b) Killed in a car accident.
(c) Killed by a drone.
(d) Killed by a bomb.

4. What apartment does Anvar rent from Hafeez Bhai?
(a) 221.
(b) 411.
(c) 318.
(d) 179.

5. What does Anvar buy after reading a book discrediting Islam?
(a) Television.
(b) iPad.
(c) Bible.
(d) Quran.

6. How old is Abu when he and Azza go to America?
(a) 46.
(b) 58.
(c) 49.
(d) 50.

7. What time does Aamir come to Anvar's room to let him know that Naani Jaan has died?
(a) 2 a.m.
(b) 1 a.m.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Dawn.

8. What job does Abu get in America?
(a) Gardener.
(b) Security guard.
(c) Garbage collector.
(d) Janitor.

9. What does Roshni Badress say she overheard Anvar order in a restaurant?
(a) Ham sandwich.
(b) Pork chops.
(c) Pulled pork sandwich.
(d) Ham and corn chowder.

10. What name does Abu take when he and Safwa leave Pakistan?
(a) Nour ibn Hassen.
(b) Wahid ibn Mattar.
(c) Saqr ibn Jameel.
(d) Rashad ibn Amir.

11. What do Anvar and Zuha want to major in in college?
(a) American history.
(b) Middle Eastern history.
(c) Middle Eastern literature.
(d) English literature.

12. Where does Abu take Safwa after she leaves her aunt?
(a) Bagdhad.
(b) Karachi.
(c) Afghanistan.
(d) Pakistan.

13. What does Mr. Bhatti use to chase off Qais when he tries to break down Azza's door?
(a) Tire iron.
(b) Cricket bat.
(c) Steel bar.
(d) Baseball bat.

14. How old was Aamir when he and Anvar were stuck in their Beetle in a flood?
(a) 16.
(b) 15.
(c) 17.
(d) 14.

15. During the bombing that kills Baba Adam's goat, how many men blow themselves up?
(a) 4.
(b) 8.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Safwa when she fakes a fever, stays home from school, and watches Full House?

2. How many times does Dr. Yousef call when Safwa is living with her aunt?

3. When Fahd is sick, how long has it been since Safwa's mother died?

4. On page 67, what does Abu give Safwa for Eid?

5. When Safwa tells her father they need to go to America, how long has it been since she spoke to him?

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