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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 19, how far were Amanda and Nigel drive to a new house?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 20 minutes.
(c) 10 minutes.
(d) 5 minutes.

3. After being converted to the Muslimreligion in Chapter 20, what did Amanda and Nigel need to learn to do?
(a) Pray.
(b) Bless others.
(c) Forgive others.
(d) Read Arabic.

4. Where did Amanda get extra spending money while she was living in Sylvan Lake?
(a) Selling lemonade.
(b) From collecting bottles.
(c) Mowing lawns.
(d) Babysitting.

5. What was Nigel's nationality?
(a) Australian.
(b) American.
(c) Canadian.
(d) British.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what was the subject of the first photo Amanda sold?

2. Surprisingly, what was the lifeline for people in Somalia in Chapter 15?

3. Around the world, what is usually the motivation for kidnappings?

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

5. In Chapter 5, what was the name of a guy that Kelly began to care for romantically?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Somali, what did Amanda wear every day when she left the hotel?

2. Explain the relationship between Russell and Amanda's family. How did Amanda's mother meet Russell?

3. Amanda hired Ajoos as her "fixer," but wasn't very happy with the service she was receiving. Why wasn't Amanda pleased?

4. What is the Danakil Depression?

5. In Chapter 4, Amanda and Jamie had to learn some lessons quickly as they traveled. What lessons did they learn?

6. How had Somalia changed over time to be the war-ridden country Amanda visited?

7. In Chapter 6, why did Amanda have difficulty getting a room in Bangaldesh, and how did she finally get a room?

8. Amanda went from being a child with very little money to an adult with more money than she had ever seen. How did Amanda get this money? What troubles came with having this much money?

9. What were Amanda and Nigel given when they were moved to Electric House in Chapter 19?

10. Who was Nigel Brennan, and how did Amanda meet him?

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