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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 - 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what words did Amanda use to describe Kabul?
(a) Old-fashioned and backward.
(b) Fresh and clean.
(c) Dirty and smelly.
(d) Beautiful and wrecked.

2. In Chapter 5, what did Kelly decide to do at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) Visit Mayan ruins.
(b) Visit Chile.
(c) Go scuba diving.
(d) Cut her hair.

3. Why did Amanda ask Nigel to go to Somalia with her?
(a) For companionship.
(b) To share expenses.
(c) She needed an escort.
(d) For his expertise.

4. What tribe did Amanda persuade Amanuddin to take her to visit in Chapter 11?
(a) Kuchi.
(b) Pashtun.
(c) Hazara.
(d) Baloch.

5. In the Prologue, who was holding Amanda and Nigel captive?
(a) Bank Robbers.
(b) Relatives of Nigel.
(c) A group of boys.
(d) A foreign government.

Short Answer Questions

1. As they drove out of Mogadishu in Chapter 16, Amanda was deep in thought. What was she having happy thoughts about?

2. Why couldn't Amanda get a hotel in Bangladesh in Chapter 6?

3. 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?

4. What did Amanda buy with the extra money she earned as a kid?

5. In Chapter 8, what month was it when Amanda arrived in Kabul?

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