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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Amanda buy with the extra money she earned as a kid?
(a) Makeup.
(b) Books.
(c) National Geographic magazines.
(d) Clothes.

2. How old was the boy soldier, Ismael?
(a) 16.
(b) 15.
(c) 14.
(d) 13.

3. In Chapter 7, where did Amanda plan to go when her mother asked her to reconsider going?
(a) Turkey.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Pakistan.
(d) Afghanistan.

4. As they drove out of Mogadishu in Chapter 16, Amanda was deep in thought. What was she having happy thoughts about?
(a) Marrying Nigel.
(b) Becoming a professional journalist.
(c) Home.
(d) Her next destination.

5. Surprisingly, what was the lifeline for people in Somalia in Chapter 15?
(a) Email.
(b) A telephone.
(c) The pager.
(d) The cell phone.

6. How old was an Italian woman who disappeared in Kabul in Chapter 8?
(a) 32.
(b) 53.
(c) 41.
(d) 29.

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

8. In Chapter 17, who did Ali want out of Somalia?
(a) Americans.
(b) Russians.
(c) Iranians.
(d) The Ethiopians.

9. In Chapter 16, what did Amanda ask to do so she could delete photos from her camera?
(a) Get something from her backpack.
(b) Get cream from her purse.
(c) Tie her shoe.
(d) Get insect repellent.

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

11. In Chapter 20, what did Ali bring Amanda and Nigel?
(a) Meat pies.
(b) Fresh fruit.
(c) Two Korans.
(d) Two Bibles.

12. What was the main religion in Dhaka?
(a) Buddhism.
(b) Islam.
(c) Hinduism.
(d) Jainism.

13. In Chapter 19, what were two items that Nigel and Amanda received from Adam?
(a) Head & Shoulders shampoo and Crest toothpaste.
(b) Bandages and antiseptic cream.
(c) Bug spray and sunscreen.
(d) Dove shampoo and Colgate toothpaste.

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

15. In Chapter 10, where did Amanda go after leaving Ethiopia?
(a) Kabul.
(b) Dakhore.
(c) Cairo.
(d) Istanbul.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Amanda meet Nigel?

2. In Chapter 17, whose phone number did Amanda provide the kidnappers?

3. Upon leaving city boundaries in Chapter 16, Nigel and Amanda needed new security. How much was this going to cost them?

4. During the first night of captivity, what emotions did Amanda feel?

5. How old was Amanda in Chapter 10?

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