Don’ut Break Tradition Quiz

1. At the start of the story, how does Nadia feel about it being Eid day?

• A. excited
• B. sad
• C. nervous
• D. angry

2. Why does Nadia buy donuts for her family?

• A. Her family hasn’t tried Mr. Laidlaw’s new donuts yet.
• B. Getting donuts is an Eid tradition in her family.
• C. She doesn’t have anything to do until Mama wakes up.
• D. She wants a chance to talk with Joy at the bakery.

3. Seeing Joy’s turquoise ring gives Nadia the idea to _________.

• A. buy hot chocolate
• B. introduce Joy to Kareem
• C. tell Mr. Laidlaw about her family
• D. buy a hijab for Mama

4. Which of the following lines supports your answer to Question 3?

• A. “I stop and smile up at him. ‘Yes. They’re for my family. For Eid.’”
• B. “If Mama wakes and sees me all ready, she’ll probably want to change too.”
• C. “‘Hi. I’d like six donuts,’ I say.”
• D. “‘Mama? Do you want a hijab?’ I open the Buyway bag. ‘Do you want your favorite color? Turquoise?’”

5. Consider this line: “He smiles in a kind way. So kind it makes me blurt, ‘My mother is sick, and it’s my turn to stay with her.’” To blurt something is to say it ________.

• A. slowly
• B. quietly
• C. suddenly
• D. with sadness

6. By the end of the story, Nadia learns that ________. (This is the theme)

• A. small actions can bring great joy
• B. money and gifts make Eid feel like Eid
• C. Joy and Kareem are close friends
• D. Mr. Laidlaw has no family

7. How does the hijab affect Mama?