Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-book review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. What message does the story convey by including characters like Thaya Jaan and Dahlia along with characters like Amina and Mustafa?

A) Many Muslim communities support women’s independence.

B) There is diversity within the Muslim community.

C) Strict adherence to any religion can limit self-expression.

D) Muslim children are held to a different standard than Muslim adults.

2. What does Soojin’s change of heart about her name demonstrate?

A) She does not fully understand what it means to be an American.

B) She is sometimes too easily influenced by others’ opinions.

C) She can be excited about being American and excited about being Korean at the same time.

D) She is less sure about wanting American citizenship after seeing what happened to the Islamic Center.

3. Which most accurately expresses the main difference between Soojin and Amina?

A) Soojin has more confidence in her own voice and judgment.

B) Soojin is more talented in both school and music.

C) Amina has more trouble understanding people’s motivations and feelings.

D) Amina is more able to appreciate others’ cultures and traditions.

4. What does Amina’s performance of her Quran passage demonstrate?

A) Her music does not detract from her Islamic education.