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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, to what part of the world did Amanda decide to travel to for her first trip?
(a) South America.
(b) New York City.
(c) Africa.
(d) Europe.

2. In Chapter 15, who did Amanda hire as her "fixer"?
(a) Nigel.
(b) Abdi.
(c) Ajoos.
(d) Ali.

3. In Chapter 8, what month was it when Amanda arrived in Kabul?
(a) June.
(b) May.
(c) July.
(d) August.

4. Who did Amanda write a weekly column for in Chapter 15?
(a) Time Magazine
(b) National Geographic.
(c) Red Deer Advocate.
(d) The Iran Gazette.

5. Upon leaving city boundaries in Chapter 16, Nigel and Amanda needed new security. How much was this going to cost them?
(a) $1000.
(b) $150.
(c) Nothing.
(d) $500.

6. During the first night of captivity, what emotions did Amanda feel?
(a) Fear and frustration.
(b) Anger and depression.
(c) Rage and frustration.
(d) Panic and faith.

7. What type of head gear did Amanda wear in Bangladesh in Chapter 6?
(a) Safari hat.
(b) Straw hat.
(c) Sheer black head scarf.
(d) Baseball cap.

8. In Chapter 17, who did Ali blame for the jihad?
(a) The Western World.
(b) Only Americans.
(c) God.
(d) The Jews.

9. In Chapter 11, how many days did Amanda spend in the field with Canadian soldiers?
(a) 8.
(b) 12.
(c) 5.
(d) 10.

10. In Chapter 2, how long had Jamie and Amanda been dating?
(a) 8 months.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 11 months.

11. Before the jihad, what had Ahmed and Adam worked as?
(a) Lawyers.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Farmers.

12. In Chapter 18, about how many foot soldiers were there?
(a) 9.
(b) 11.
(c) 8.
(d) 12.

13. In Chapter 5, what event cut Amanda's first real trip short?
(a) She ran out of money.
(b) Jamie broke his leg.
(c) She got sick.
(d) Her grandparents got sick.

14. In Chapter 16, what was the name of the man who seemed to be in charge of Amanda's kidnappers?
(a) Ali.
(b) Abdi.
(c) Ahmed.
(d) Ajoos.

15. Why couldn't Amanda get a hotel in Bangladesh in Chapter 6?
(a) She didn't have enough money.
(b) She didn't have a man with her--a husband or brother.
(c) All the rooms were full.
(d) No one would rent a room to a white person.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Amanda and Nigel left their compound in Chapter 16, she glanced at Nigel and cringed at his wardrobe. Why did she disapprove of his appearance?

2. What was the main religion in Dhaka?

3. Before Amanda went out on assignment with the troops in Chapter 11, how long did she tell Nigel she would be without communication?

4. What was Nigel's nationality?

5. What tribe did Amanda persuade Amanuddin to take her to visit in Chapter 11?

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