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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what was the subject of the first photo Amanda sold?
(a) A wizened grandmother.
(b) Children in the desert.
(c) Woman nursing a baby.
(d) Men herding camels.

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

3. Where was Amanda's mother living in Chapter 18?
(a) British Columbia.
(b) Alberta.
(c) Prince Edward Island.
(d) Manitoba.

4. 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) Becoming a student.
(b) Buying a home.
(c) Traveling the world.
(d) Giving it to her family.

5. In Chapter 5, what event cut Amanda's first real trip short?
(a) Her grandparents got sick.
(b) Jamie broke his leg.
(c) She ran out of money.
(d) She got sick.

6. Why couldn't Amanda get a hotel in Bangladesh in Chapter 6?
(a) She didn't have enough money.
(b) She didn't have a man with her--a husband or brother.
(c) All the rooms were full.
(d) No one would rent a room to a white person.

7. In Chapter 10, where did Amanda meet Nigel?
(a) London.
(b) Delhi.
(c) Perth.
(d) Sydney.

8. 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) Home.
(d) Becoming a professional journalist.

9. Around the world, what is usually the motivation for kidnappings?
(a) Ransom.
(b) Political reasons.
(c) Suspected espionage.
(d) Vendettas.

10. After Amanda's parents divorced, what town did Amanda move to?
(a) Calgary.
(b) Sylvan Lake.
(c) Red Deer.
(d) Sunchild First National Reserve.

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

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

13. Who was sitting next to Amanda in Chapter 16 when she was in the SUV?
(a) Ali.
(b) Abdul.
(c) Ahmed.
(d) Ismael.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Before the jihad, what had Ahmed and Adam worked as?

2. In Chapter 10, what was Kelly Barker's occupation?

3. In Chapter 20, what did Ali bring Amanda and Nigel?

4. In Chapter 7, what restaurants were near Amanda's hotel in Lahore?

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

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