1. In Chapter 34 during the ride to a new house, what could Amanda hear rattling at the feet of the boys jammed in the hatchback?
(a) They were in the car for a long time.
(b) All the boys packed.
(c) She hears pots and pans.
(d) She packed all her belongings.

2. In Chapter 35, what did gift did Yusuf give Amanda?
(a) A Koran.
(b) A book.
(c) Medicine.
(d) A papaya.

3. Amanda was kept in darkness in Chapter 34. How did Amanda keep track of the days that passed?
(a) The summonses of prayer.
(b) Counted rocks.
(c) Watched the sun.
(d) Counted meals.

4. At the beginning of Chapter 32, which one of the captors did Amanda ask for help?
(a) Donald.
(b) Hassam.
(c) Jamal.
(d) Abdullah.

5. Who provided Amanda with a replacement Kevlar vest in Chapter 11?
(a) BBC.
(b) ABC News.
(c) CNN.
(d) Global News.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 35, Amanda was trapped in a dark room. The only thing she could depend on were her other senses. What did Amanda feel every time she heard footsteps?

2. In Chapter 11, how many days did Amanda spend in the field with Canadian soldiers?

3. In Chapter 10, what was Kelly Barker's occupation?

4. Amanda lost many of her own belongings during this move in Chapter 34, however, she did gain a new item. What did she acquire?

5. What was Somalia not short of?

(see the answer key)

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