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

2. Where does Ayaan decide to pursue refugee status in Chapter 10, "Running Away"?
(a) Germany.
(b) Canada.
(c) Finland.
(d) Holland.

3. Hirsi Ali's father had studied abroad and was opposed to what traditional practice in Somalia?
(a) Female genital cutting.
(b) Male circumcision.
(c) Dog fighting.
(d) Tattoos.

4. Which of Ayaan's siblings did particularly well in school in Chapter 5, "Secret Rendezvous, Sex, and the Scent of Sukumawiki"?
(a) Osman Moussa.
(b) Ibado Dhadey Megan.
(c) Haweya Magen.
(d) Mahad Magen.

5. Ayaan secretly marries her cousin as he is about to depart for where in Chapter 7, "Disillusion and Deceit"?
(a) Russia.
(b) Canada.
(c) Germany.
(d) Finland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to an ancient juridical notion under which a person persecuted for political opinions or religious beliefs in his or her own country may be protected by another sovereign authority, a foreign country, or church sanctuaries?

2. Ayaan received a residence permit within how much time of her arrival in the Netherlands?

3. In Chapter Two, "Under the Talal Tree," the story focuses on Ayaan's early childhood memories growing up where with her mother, grandmother, brother, and sister?

4. What is the name of the cousin Ayaan met and secretly married in Chapter 7, "Disillusion and Deceit"?

5. What was the name of Ayaan's half-sister through her father who was very religious and wore the veil?

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