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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 40, what was Amanda given as a reward for fasting?

2. When Amanda spoke to her mother in Chapter 42, what did the conversation seem to be?

3. In Chapter 42 after the call with her mother, what was the calmest thought Amanda had had in a long time?

4. In Chapter 26, one day Donald Trump arrived with a package. What was in the package?

5. One day Abdullah entered her room. What happened that day in Chapter 24?

Short Essay Questions

1. What role did Kelly Barker play on the crisis management team when Amanda was in captivity?

2. Who was the new Somali president in Chapter 39?

3. In Chapter 24, what did Amanda read?

4. What did Amanda's family do after they gave up believing that the Canadian government could get her free?

5. In Chapter 29, what did Nigel think Amanda should do in case they killed her?

6. What did Nigel look like when Amanda saw him for a moment in Chapter 29?

7. In Chapter 24, how could Amanda get a wider view of the neighboring yard, and why didn't she attempt to be able to see the yard more often?

8. Who put together the care package that Nigel and Amanda received in Chapter 26 and to whom was it sent?

9. Why wasn't Amanda killed in Chapter 27?

10. How was Romeo different from the other boys?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Amanda found fulfillment by visiting the Danakil Depression. Why did she find fulfillment and have all her expectations met during the visit?

Essay Topic 2

Amanda decided she should become a photojournalist. Why did she decide that was something she wanted to do, and what did she hope it would do for her?

Essay Topic 3

Amanda and Nigel decided to celebrate Christmas. Why and how did they plan to celebrate Christmas?

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