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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old was the boy soldier, Ismael?

3. In Chapter 19, what were two items that Nigel and Amanda received from Adam?

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

5. What type of head gear did Amanda wear in Bangladesh in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 11, Amanda decided to freelance. What hardships did Amanda face being a freelance writer?

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

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

4. Describe Amanda's childhood. How did Amanda view the world even as a small child?

5. In Chapter 19, what was Amanda's strategy to try to get the kidnappers to let her and Nigel go?

6. In Chapter 7, what did Amanda do during her two weeks in Calcutta?

7. Who was Kelly Barker?

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

9. How did Richard Engel, an NBC reporter, get his start?

10. In Chapter 12, Amanda said, "It is an obvious fact that you can never look ahead with clarity at your own future or anyone else's." What did she mean by this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Amanda found fulfillment by visiting the Danakil Depression. Why did she find fulfillment and have all her expectations met during the visit?

Essay Topic 2

Amanda and Nigel planned to escape. What plans did they make and how successful were their plans?

Essay Topic 3

Travel brought Amanda both purpose and challenges. How did traveling give Amanda purpose, yet challenged her as well?

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