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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. Why did Amanda ask Nigel to go to Somalia with her?

2. In Chapter 16, what did Amanda need to do to get back home?

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

4. Where was Kelly Barker from?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How are Muslim prayers performed?

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

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

5. When Amanda met staff from National Geographic, what questions did she ask and how did the a photographerr respond?

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

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

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

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Amanda hired a fixer in Somalia. Why did Amanda hire a fixer and what was his role?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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