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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, "A Trial by the Elders," Ayaan received a letter from her father requesting money for what?
(a) Eye surgery.
(b) A car.
(c) A plane ticket.
(d) A house.

2. In Chapter Two, "Under the Talal Tree," Ayaan's family moved out of the city to what countryside village for a short time?
(a) Nairobi.
(b) Mogadishu.
(c) Matabaan.
(d) Jeddah.

3. In Chapter 11, "A Trial by the Elders," Ayaan began receiving her refugee allowances, and took language classes to start learning what language?
(a) Dutch.
(b) Spanish.
(c) German.
(d) Japanese.

4. Theo Van Gogh was a member of what Dutch republican society which advocates the abolition of the Dutch monarchy?
(a) The Democratic Party.
(b) The Communist Party.
(c) The Parliamentary Party.
(d) Republikeins Genootschap.

5. How many years did Ayaan live in Kenya growing up?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 10.
(d) 14.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 9, "Abeh" begins in April of what year?

2. What is the name of Ayaan Hirsi Ali's father?

3. Where was Ayaan Hirsi Ali born?

4. What refers to a Somali gathering of elders to discuss and decide on an important matter?

5. As the days grew colder in Chapter 11, "A Trial by the Elders," Ayaan received a letter from her father, addressed with kindness and love and trying to persuade her to do what?

(see the answer key)

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