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1.In addition to it being a sign of their Islam faith, what other reason did all three women have for wearing the hijabs?
A.They thought it showed a rejection of American lifestyle.
B.They felt they were rejecting their culture if they did not wear it.
C.They thought that it was especially important to identify themselves as Muslims after September 11.
D.They felt it showed their superiority over other women.



2.When did Zaiba Lateef start wearing the hijab?
A.as soon as she graduated from high school
B.when she was in fifth grade
C.when she was fourteen years old
D.when she started high school



3.How was Zaiba Lateef's experience wearing the hijab different from that of Kazak and Kadry?
A.She experienced acts of aggression against her for wearing the hijab.
B.She did not really feel the effects of people's attitudes after September 11.
C.She ended up having to stop wearing the hijab for a while until people's anger died down.
D.She resented having to wear the hijab.



4.Kadry said the day she started wearing the hijab was a turning point because
A.teachers started paying more attention to her.
B.other students gave her more respect.
C.she was able to focus more on school than on appearance and social life.
D.she became stronger in the practice of her religion.



5.After September 11, Kadry's boss spoke with her in private because
A.he thought it was offensive for her to wear the hijab in the office.
B.he thought they might lose patients if she wore the hijab.
C.he didn't think she should work there anymore.
D.he was concerned for her safety.

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