Understanding 'The Proudest Blue'

Iftihaj Muhammad introduces herself and shares a story about her sister's first day wearing a hijab to school. The narrative explores themes of identity, acceptance, and resilience as the sisters navigate peer interactions and bullying. Through art and personal reflection, they find strength in their cultural identity and familial bonds.

Who is the author of 'The Proudest Blue'?

• Greta Thunberg

• Malala Yousafzai

• Ibtihaj Muhammad

• Nadia Murad

What color is associated with the hijab in the story?

• Pink

• Green

• Red

• Blue

How does the narrator feel on the first day of school?

• Sad

• Indifferent

• Excited

• Nervous

What does the girl in front of the narrator whisper about?

• The shoes

• The hijab

• The teacher

• The backpack

What does the hijab symbolize according to the narrator's mother?

• Wealth

• Fashion

• Tradition

• Strength

What does the boy at school compare the hijab to?

• A scarf

• A tablecloth

• A cape

• A hat

What advice does the narrator's mother give about hurtful words?

• Drop them

• Forget them

• Keep them

• Ignore them

What does the narrator draw in class?

• A tree

• A rainbow

• Two princesses in hijab

• A castle

How does the narrator describe the hijab at the end of the story?

• Like a rainbow

• Like a mountain

• Like a river

• Like the ocean and the sky

What is the main theme of the story?

• Identity and strength

• Courage

• Adventure

• Friendship