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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Amanda lost many of her own belongings during this move in Chapter 34, however, she did gain a new item. What did she acquire?
(a) A new dress.
(b) Nigel's shirt.
(c) A new book.
(d) A notebook.

2. In Chapter 27, how long did Amanda's mother have to get the $1 million?
(a) 5 days.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 7 days.
(d) 3 weeks.

3. At the end of Chapter 34 as Amanda despaired in the darkness, what did she long to feel for even three seconds?
(a) A soft bed.
(b) Her mother's arms.
(c) Hopefulness.
(d) The sun.

4. In Chapter 40, Amanda felt a difference in the air as they neared their new destination. What did she know was close by?
(a) Atlantic Ocean.
(b) Indian Ocean.
(c) Nile River.
(d) Red Sea.

5. After being threatened with death in Chapter 27, Amanda was given a chance to talk to her mother. Where did her mother say they were going to get the money for Amanda's release?
(a) A famous actress.
(b) The government.
(c) The bank.
(d) The American government.

6. In Chapter 40 after sharing his big news, what did Romeo ask Amanda if she would do?
(a) Travel with him.
(b) Write a letter for him.
(c) Marry him.
(d) Read to him.

7. At he beginning of Chapter 39, what change made the boys happy?
(a) A new president.
(b) A vacation.
(c) New clothes.
(d) Money.

8. Amanda pleaded with the people in the mosque to try to help her after they had escaped. What did she tell them?
(a) She was Muslim.
(b) She was married.
(c) That she was being raped.
(d) She was being beaten.

9. 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) She packed all her belongings.
(c) She hears pots and pans.
(d) All the boys packed.

10. in Chapter 35, what did Amanda wish for?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Food.
(c) Hopefulness.
(d) Dying.

11. After gaining her freedom, Amanda started a non-profit organization. What did her organization support?
(a) Abused women.
(b) Education in Canada.
(c) Education in Somalia.
(d) Women's rights in Somalia.

12. What did the Somali word "maya" mean?
(a) No.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Youthful.

13. At the beginning of Chapter 43, what did Skids bring Amanda in a plastic bag that he threw into her room?
(a) Food.
(b) Two new dresses.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Books.

14. In Chapter 40, how old was Amanda on her birthday?
(a) 26.
(b) 29.
(c) 28.
(d) 27.

15. In Chapter 43, when Ahmed noticed that Amanda's feet were swollen and scabbed from mosquito bites, that did he order the boys to do?
(a) Allow Amanda to wash her clothes.
(b) Hang her mosquito net.
(c) Clean.
(d) Allow Amanda to shower.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 25, Amanda was desperate to pass time and make peace with herself. What did she start to do that gave her purpose?

2. By the end of Chapter 26, how long have Amanda and Nigel been held captive?

3. Who was a huge support for Amanda's mother during the kidnapping?

4. In Chapter 41, why was Romeo in high spirits and asking Amanda even more questions than usual?

5. In Chapter 43, who secretly brought Amanda ibuprofen and extra cups of tea?

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