"Home" by Hena Khan Quiz

Why is Aleena angry with her little brother, Hakeem, at the beginning of the story?

• He broke one of her favorite toys.

• He scribbled on her walls and ruined her slime.

• He took her birthday presents.

• He wasn't following the rules of the house.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the main reason Aleena feels invisible at the soccer field?

• Her friends didn't see her there.

• She didn't get to play soccer with the team.

• Her parents were too busy talking to Bilal.

• She was too shy to join in the game.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

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What happens during Aleena's birthday party that causes a problem?

• The cupcakes fall on the ground.

• Hakeem breaks a toy.

• The party games don't work out.

• Hakeem dumps out all the sand from the sand art project.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

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CCSS.RI.7.3

How do Aleena's friends react after Hakeem messes up the sand art?

• They try to help Aleena fix it.

• They are understanding and kind to Hakeem.

• They agree with Aleena that Hakeem is a 'monster.'

• They get angry at Aleena for letting him out.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the main reason Aleena's friends' words 'swirl inside' her and make her feel empty?

• Because they were right about Hakeem.

• Because she felt guilty about what they were saying about Hakeem.

• Because they were not as upset as she was.

• Because the party was ruined.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

How does Aleena show her change of heart towards Hakeem at the birthday party?

• She apologizes for yelling at him.

• She blames her friends for what they said to him.

• She helps him clean up the mess he made.

• She goes to the door and invites him to join the party.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Hakeem's bedtime ritual of saying 'thank you' show about him?

• He is grateful for his new home and possessions.

• He is just repeating words he has heard his parents say.

• He is trying to make Aleena feel guilty.

• He is asking his family to buy him more toys.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the main theme of the story?

• The importance of having an organized room.

• The challenges of moving to a new country.

• The challenges and rewards of accepting a new family member.

• The importance of celebrating birthdays.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What does Aleena realize at the end of the story?

• That her friends are not true friends.

• That she will never get her room back the way it was.

• That her birthday wish from last year came true.

• That she should have never agreed to adopt Hakeem.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

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Why does Aleena decide to light the candles again after she blows them out?

• She wants to make another birthday wish.

• She wants Hakeem to have a chance to practice for his own birthday.

• She wants to keep the party going for a little longer.

• She thinks her birthday wish did not come true.

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