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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27 - 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 25, Amanda heard something in the early morning. What was it that she heard?
(a) Grenades.
(b) Helicopters.
(c) Fighting.
(d) Thunder.

2. As they drove out of Mogadishu in Chapter 16, Amanda was deep in thought. What was she having happy thoughts about?
(a) Becoming a professional journalist.
(b) Marrying Nigel.
(c) Home.
(d) Her next destination.

3. As a kid, what did Amanda and her brother do for fun?
(a) Played tag.
(b) Broke into houses.
(c) Played baseball.
(d) Dug in dumpsters.

4. Which of the captors was the communicator to Nigel and Amanda's families in Chapter 26?
(a) Skids.
(b) Adam.
(c) Mohammed.
(d) Abdullah.

5. At the beginning of Chapter 11, where did Amanda travel?
(a) Afghanistan.
(b) Italy.
(c) Ethiopia.
(d) Pakistan.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Amanda and Nigel left their compound in Chapter 16, she glanced at Nigel and cringed at his wardrobe. Why did she disapprove of his appearance?

2. What did Amanda buy with the extra money she earned as a kid?

3. What did the Somali word "maya" mean?

4. Amanda had traveled to many places. Why was Amanda's trip to Bangladesh in Chapter 6 so important to her?

5. As they were escaping in Chapter 31, who did Amanda want to find?

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