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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. The holiday Eid came twice a year, and at that time Amanda and Nigel received toffees. What did they decide to do with the toffees in Chapter 29?

2. In Chapter 25, Amanda heard something in the early morning. What was it that she heard?

3. What did the boys call the kidnapping in Chapter 30?

4. What did Amanda do obsessively before she was kidnapped that was considered taboo in the Muslim world?

5. In Chapter 31, who took Amanda and Nigel to the mosque to help rescue them?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 24, what did Amanda read?

2. What were the rules at the Dark House?

3. How did Amanda describe her room in Chapter 34?

4. In Chapter 43, how did Hassam go out of his way to check on Amanda?

5. What did Amanda learn about Abdullah that gave her a small bit of compassion for the boys who were her captors?

6. In Chapter 29, why did Amanda wonder if the near execution had been staged?

7. In Chapter 30, how did Nigel think that he and Amanda might have been able to escape?

8. In Chapter 38, what did Amanda find in her new room?

9. Who put together the care package that Nigel and Amanda received in Chapter 26 and to whom was it sent?

10. In Chapter 23 after Nigel was moved to another room, how did Amanda try to communicate with him?

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

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