Amina's Voice Ch 19-25

Chapter 20 starts off with the unexpected vandalism of the Islamic Center. What is vandalism?

• An action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property.

• An action that beautifies public or private property.

• A religion in where people worship the God, Vandal.

• To protest.

Upon learning of the damage, Amina continues to ask herself why anyone would want to ruin their beautiful center. Why do you think criminals would want to cause damage? Select the best answer.

• The criminals wanted to renovate the Islamic Center.

• It's part of a YouTube prank.

• A lack of understanding or tolerance of other cultures and religions.

• The criminals had a party that got out of control.

On p 151, Amina shivered as she heard the "anguish" in her mother's voice. What does anguish mean?

• happiness or pleasure

• undecided or not involved

• generous or wealthy

• suffering or pain

On p 156, Amina discovered hateful phrases written on the walls, which terrified her. Please explain in 2-3 sentences why this is unacceptable and how this made you feel.

On p 161-162, Amina confesses to Mustafa something. As the reader, we notice a pattern with Amina. She tends to always feel...

• frustrated with Soojin's friendship with Emily.

• cheerful about getting out of the Quran competition.

• guilty about previous thoughts as she thinks they come to life and the results are her fault.

• disappointed about spending time with Mustafa and her family.

As Amina's family and friends gathered together to watch the news in Chapter 22, their voices were "somber" as they discussed what happened. What is somber?

• fun and encouraging

• hopeful and willing

• cheerful and excited

• gloomy and bleak

The following simile is found on p 166: "Somehow the scene appears even worse on camera and almost unreal, like a war zone." Explain the correct meaning of "like a war zone."

• The scene showed an area badly damaged or in disarray.

• The scene was very blurry.

• A war was being shown live on TV.

• The war zone was taking place in Wisconsin.

The theme of hope is evident in much of the final chapters. In which way is "hope" being reflected as a message in the novel?

• Imam Malik shares how he continues to receive messages of hate from neighbors in the community.

• Imam Malik shares how no one in the community has contacted them to assist.

• Imam Malik shares how they have received many calls of support from their friends and neighbors in the community.

• Imam Malik shares his frustration on the lack of effort from the police department.

Officer Jenkins shares on p 173 that he believes the attack on the Islamic Center was...

• targeted towards a specific person.

• an act of hate, aimed at sending a message of fear to Muslims.

• a simple act of kindness.

• an act of confusion as they likely intended to attack another location.

A powerful message was delivered by Officer Jenkins on behalf of the police force that

• they will not support Muslims during this time of need.

• they are united as Americans and have no tolerance for hate.

• they do not have time for these simple acts of hatred.

• justice cannot ever be served properly.