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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 3, "Playing Tag in Allah's Palace," Ayaan's father had rushed off to join a coup against what?
(a) The Balinese government.
(b) The Somali government.
(c) The French government.
(d) The Sudanese government.

4. Who arranged for the circumcisions of Ayaan and her siblings in Chapter Two, "Under the Talal Tree"?
(a) Mahmud.
(b) Hirsi Magen Isse.
(c) Asha Artan.
(d) Ayeeyo.

5. In Chapter 7, "Disillusion and Deceit," Ayaan again experienced a boyfriend relationship which plagues both of them with guilt, as he was also what?
(a) Muslim.
(b) Egyptan.
(c) Canadian.
(d) American.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ayaan write back regarding her cousin to a young woman in Chapter 8, "Refugees"?

2. When was Ayaan Hirsi Ali named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world?

3. Ayaan shared the secret of her marriage to a cousin with only whom in Chapter 7, "Disillusion and Deceit"?

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

5. When she was eight, Hirsi Ali's family left Somalia for what country?

(see the answer key)

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