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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Ayaan give her mother before returning to Holland in Chapter 13, "Leiden"?
(a) A car.
(b) A painting.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Money.

2. Where did Ayaan study at college in Holland?
(a) Leiden University.
(b) Humboldt State University.
(c) Columbia University.
(d) Valley Secretarial College.

3. Where did Ayaan decide to take a position in the U.S. in the Epilogue?
(a) The American Enterprise Institute.
(b) The Foundation for Freedom of Expression.
(c) Harvard University.
(d) The Royal and Diplomatic Protection Service.

4. What Western-styled clothing did Ayaan begin wearing in Chapter 10, "Running Away"?
(a) Mini-skirts.
(b) Saris.
(c) Swimsuits.
(d) Pants.

5. When did Ayaan's short film made with Theo van Gogh air on Dutch television?
(a) August, 2004.
(b) November, 2005.
(c) July, 2001.
(d) September, 2003.

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

7. Ayaan was able to apply for citizenship in Holland how many years after attaining refugee status in Chapter 10, "Running Away"?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 5 years.

8. Ayaan's fears were allayed when she received what in Holland in Chapter 10, "Running Away"?
(a) A mother's day card.
(b) A valentines day card.
(c) An A-status refugee card.
(d) A Babe Ruth rookie card.

9. The film made by Ayaan and Theo van Gogh used what to imply that the religion subjected women to unbearable oppression?
(a) Children's stories.
(b) Quotes from politicians.
(c) Verses from the Quran.
(d) Quotes from religious leaders.

10. The elders and Osman left without violence or threats, accepting that Ayaan's decision for what in Chapter 11, "A Trial by the Elders"?
(a) Suicide.
(b) Divorce.
(c) Murder.
(d) Investments.

11. Who was a Dutch Protestant Christian that befriended Ayaan during her time in the Netherlands?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Rita.
(c) Johanna.
(d) Sylvia.

12. What, in addition to her name, did Ayaan lie about on her paperwork for refugee status in Chapter 10, "Running Away"?
(a) Her weight.
(b) Her religion.
(c) Her birthdate.
(d) Her height.

13. Osman Moussa agreed to hold what meeting with the elders of the clan in Chapter 11, "A Trial by the Elders"?
(a) A tolka.
(b) A Hijab.
(c) A Hajj.
(d) A Miye.

14. When was Ayaan Hirsi Ali's book "The Son Factory" published?
(a) 2004.
(b) 1997.
(c) 2002.
(d) 1993.

15. When did Ayaan's father contact her to speak about faith and encourage her return to Islam in Chapter 16, "Politics"?
(a) May, 2004.
(b) April, 2006.
(c) June, 2001.
(d) December, 2000.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ayaan rented a room from whom after her and Yasmin had a falling out?

2. Where was Ayaan able to say goodbye to her friend Theo van Gogh, as she did not attend his funeral?

3. In Chapter 16, "Politics," some of Ayaan's policy statements were added to proposals and legislation, including a motion requiring police to register how many what took place in Holland each year?

4. In January 2003, the Liberal Party won what percentage of the vote?

5. What was the party which Ayaan joined to run for Parliment in Holland?

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