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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 8, what year did Amanda go to Afghanistan?
(a) 2004.
(b) 2005.
(c) 2006.
(d) 2003.

3. At the beginning of Chapter 11, where did Amanda travel?
(a) Pakistan.
(b) Italy.
(c) Ethiopia.
(d) Afghanistan.

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

5. Where did Amanda meet Nigel?
(a) Turkey.
(b) Afghanistan.
(c) Ethiopia.
(d) Pakistan.

6. In Chapter 2, Amanda started to make some real money in Calgary. What did she feel guilty about not wanting to do with her money?
(a) Buying a home.
(b) Becoming a student.
(c) Giving it to her family.
(d) Traveling the world.

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

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

9. What was the name of Nigel's wife?
(a) Jane.
(b) Pamela.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Rebecca.

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

11. As a kid, what did Amanda and her brother do for fun?
(a) Dug in dumpsters.
(b) Broke into houses.
(c) Played baseball.
(d) Played tag.

12. In Chapter 5, what was the name of a guy that Kelly began to care for romantically?
(a) Dan.
(b) Bill.
(c) Andy.
(d) Ryan.

13. 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?
(a) It was not practical.
(b) It showed inexperience.
(c) It made him stand out.
(d) It was too bright.

14. How were Amanda and Nigel treated after they converted to Muslim?
(a) Like slaves.
(b) Courteously.
(c) Like heroes.
(d) Badly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was sitting next to Amanda in Chapter 16 when she was in the SUV?

2. Where did Amanda move when she was 19?

3. In Chapter 8, who did Amanda stay with in Afghanistan?

4. In Chapter 5, what type of music did the guy Kelly became interested in play on his Discman?

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

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