Words in the Dust Book Test

Why did Khalid climb to the top of the Citadel?

• He was trying to hide from Zulaikha.

• He was looking for his uncle.

• He didn't want to do his homework.

• He wanted to play with Anwar.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

As the American soldiers entered the village, the children

• were amazed to see an African soldier.

• hid behind Muhammad's father.

• were afraid the soldiers would shoot them.

• ran home to tell their parents.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Zeynab was in the hospital because she

• had a lung infection.

• cut her leg while working.

• was diagnosed with cancer.

• was badly burned in a fire.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

After Safia was born, Malekhah

• introduced Zulaikha to a boy.

• forced Zulaikha to move to Kandahar.

• wanted a better life for Zulaikha.

• made a visit to talk to Zulaikha's boss.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The helicopter couldn't take Zulaikha and her father to Kandahar because

• there wasn't enough fuel.

• the weather was too bad for flying.

• it had crashed the night before.

• the fighting made it too dangerous.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

When she greeted Zulaikha and her father in Farah, Captain Mindy

• insulted Baba by greeting Zulaikha first.

• announced the regiment was leaving right away.

• said the regiment was planning a feast.

• bowed to Baba and Zulaikha.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

When they met Zulaikha, the American soldiers

• bought her warm clothes.

• taught her how to sing.

• gave her toys and candy.

• laughed and teased her.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why did the Americans come looking for Zulaikha?

• They wanted to see her mouth.

• They hoped to hire her to cook for them.

• They knew her teeth had fallen out.

• They wanted to teach her sign language.

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Zulaikha's family was busy cleaning the house because

• they agreed to provide lodging for the Americans.

• business contacts were coming for a meeting.

• they had to move to Kabul in one week.

• family was arriving for Zeynab's wedding.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

After Zeynab hammered a nail into the door frame, it meant

• her parents could sell the business.

• her destiny was fixed to the house.

• she had control of the business.

• she was part-owner of the house.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2