Plot
What gift does Amir receive from his grandfather?
A. A book of history
B. A journal decorated with constellations
C. A telescope
D. A mosaic of Cairo
B. A journal decorated with constellations
Which trait best describes Amir’s character by the end of the story?
A. Rebellious
B. Compassionate
C. Carefree
D. Ambitious only for himself
B. Compassionate
What does the rooftop café symbolize in the story?
A. A place of isolation
B. A bridge between family celebration and community impact
C. A reminder of school responsibilities
D. A purely modern space
B. A bridge between family celebration and community impact
Which theme is most central to Amir’s story?
A. Family expectations vs. tradition
B. Independence through meaningful choices
C. The danger of growing up too fast
D. Friendship over responsibility
B. Independence through meaningful choices
In the story, juxtaposition most closely means:
A. Separation of one ide from another
B. Contrast by placing two things next to each other
C. Celebration of happy events
D. Destruction of traditional values
B. Contrast by placing two things next to each other
What event sparks Amir’s decision to help others?
A. His fifteenth birthday celebration
B. His conversations with classmates
C. His encounters with Cairo’s street children
D. His parents’ advice
C. His encounters with Cairo’s street children
What influence does Amir’s grandfather have on him?
A. He pressures Amir to study harder
B. He encourages reflection through storytelling and journaling
C. He teaches Amir to ignore tradition
D. He arranges the charity event
B. He encourages reflection through storytelling and journaling
How do Cairo’s bustling markets influence Amir?
A. They overwhelm him and push him away from independence
B. They remind him of his family’s wealth
C. They inspire his compassion for street children
D. They symbolize distractions from studies
C. They inspire his compassion for street children
What does the journal mainly represent?
A. Amir’s escape from reality
B. The weight of family expectations
C. A record of his path to adulthood and independence
D. His grandfather’s strict guidance
C. A record of his path to adulthood and independence
The word adorned in “a journal adorned with constellations” means:
A. Decorated
B. Hidden
C. Removed
D. Damaged
A. Decorated
Where does Amir’s sixteenth birthday charity event take place?
A. At the school courtyard
B. On the rooftop café
C. Inside his family home
D. At the bustling market
B. On the rooftop café
Which challenge does Amir face during his journey?
A. Ignoring his classmates
B. Struggling to balance expectations and his own goals
C. Refusing his family traditions
D. Choosing between traveling or staying in Cairo
B. Struggling to balance expectations and his own goals
What does the international school’s design (modern + traditional architecture) symbolize?
A. The clash between cultures
B. Amir’s struggle to fit in
C. The blend of past and present in Amir’s life
D. The disappearance of tradition
C. The blend of past and present in Amir’s life
What lesson does Amir learn about maturity?
A. It happens only through formal education
B. It depends on cultural traditions
C. It is built through community, choice, and impact
D. It means avoiding responsibility
C. It is built through community, choice, and impact
The word essence in “the essence of adulthood lay not in the number itself…” most closely means:
A. Beginning
B. Core meaning
C. End point
D. Problem
B. Core meaning
What does Amir realize at the end of the story?
A. Adulthood begins when one reaches a certain age
B. His independence is tied to rebelling against expectations
C. Choices and impact define maturity
D. Cairo is too distracting for growth
C. Choices and impact define maturity
How do Amir’s friends contribute to his growth?
A. They discourage him from helping others
B. They help him plan the charity event at school
C. They distract him from his goals
D. They organize the event without his input
B. They help him plan the charity event at school
How does the city of Cairo itself act as more than a backdrop?
A. It highlights the pressures Amir feels from his parents
B. It reflects Amir’s growth, blending history, culture, and modernity
C. It represents Amir’s need to escape his environment
D. It isolates Amir from his community
B. It reflects Amir’s growth, blending history, culture, and modernity
The stars that shimmer in the sky at the end symbolize:
A. Amir’s loneliness in adulthood
B. Guidance and the light of his actions
C. The pressure of expectations
D. His future as a storyteller
B. Guidance and the light of his actions
The word sanctuary used to describe Amir’s room most closely means:
A. A library
B. A safe, peaceful space
C. A prison
D. A hiding place
B. A safe, peaceful space