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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 10, where did Amanda meet Nigel?

2. As they drove out of Mogadishu in Chapter 16, Amanda was deep in thought. What was she having happy thoughts about?

3. What was the name of Nigel's wife?

4. In Chapter 7, what type of transportation did Amanda and Jonathan take?

5. What was Nigel's nationality?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Muslim prayers performed?

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

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

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

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

6. How were Amanda and Nigel getting along by Chapter 16?

7. 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?

8. In Chapter 12, Amanda learned that she was being used as a "propaganda machine." What did she mean by this? Why did she think this?

9. In Chapter 5, why did Jamie and Amanda have to cut short their South American tour?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Amanda and Nigel were kidnapped. How were they kidnapped and why were they kidnapped?

Essay Topic 2

Amanda decided to become a Muslim during her captivity. Why did she decide to become a Muslim, and what were the risks of her decision?

Essay Topic 3

Amanda became suicidal. What gave Amanda hope so that she decided not to kill herself?

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