107 pages 3 hours read

Randa Abdel-Fattah

Does My Head Look Big In This?

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2005

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Multiple Choice

1. Which is the best description of Amal’s primary motive for wearing the hijab?

A) She wants others to know that she is modest and submissive.

B) She wants to keep herself from getting romantically involved with boys.

C) She wants to affirm her pride in and her connection to her faith.

D) She wants to be a visible counterargument to stereotypes about Muslims.

2. Which is the most reasonable interpretation of the author’s purpose in characterizing Simone as someone who struggles with issues around weight?

A) It shows that women face harsh social criticism if their appearances do not conform to arbitrary standards.

B) It shows that bullies like Tia usually target the people who are least able to defend themselves.

C) It shows that it is important not to make assumptions about why a person struggles with their weight.

D) It shows that bullying sabotages the self-esteem of the people who most need love and acceptance.

3. What is the main difference between the way Amal views the hijab and the way most of the people at her school view the hijab?

A) Others view it as religious; Amal views it as cultural.