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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Small Groups - Recent Past, Far Past.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Deja's younger sister Leda, whom she watches every afternoon and evening?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

2. Miss Garcia explains to the class that what element is the starting point for connecting to history?
(a) Home.
(b) Family.
(c) Curiosity.
(d) Friends.

3. What is a niquab?
(a) A garment for modesty.
(b) A type of prayer robe.
(c) A type of fish.
(d) A clerical collar.

4. How does Deja learn the name of her new teacher, even though the teacher forgets to introduce herself to the class?
(a) It is written on the whiteboard.
(b) Deja speaks to the new teacher before class.
(c) The principal tells the class the name of their new teacher.
(d) Deja has received a letter with her new teacher's name on it.

5. What scent does Deja say lingers around all of the students at her new school?
(a) Deodorant.
(b) Perfume.
(c) Soap.
(d) New clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miss Garcia tells Deja that if Deja misses one more homework assignment, she will have to take what action?

2. What is the only word Deja says Ma ever uses in relation to Pop?

3. While at Ben's house, Sabeen shares with Ben and Deja that she and her family do not go out on what day unless it is an emergency?

4. From what country does Deja say her mother hails, prompting Sabeen's excitement about adding to the cultural map in the school hallway?

5. For what reason does Deja leave out part of her name when she introduces herself to the class?

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