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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ayaan learned that the family was looking for her through a letter from whom in Chapter 10, "Running Away"?
(a) Mahad Magen.
(b) Osman Moussa.
(c) Haweya Magen.
(d) Asha Artan.

2. When did Ayaan graduate with her master's degree in Chapter 14, "Leaving God"?
(a) August, 1999.
(b) April, 2003.
(c) June, 2002.
(d) September, 2000.

3. 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?
(a) Apply for German citizenship.
(b) Return to Somalia.
(c) Return to her husband.
(d) Apply for Dutch citizenship.

4. Where did Osman Moussa tell Ayaan to return in Chapter 11, "A Trial by the Elders"?
(a) Finland.
(b) England.
(c) Holland.
(d) Germany.

5. Where was Theo van Gogh going when he was shot?
(a) To church.
(b) To dinner.
(c) To work.
(d) To a movie.

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

7. The note that was pinned to Theo van Gogh's body after his assassination threatened Western countries, Jews and whom?
(a) Osama Bin Laden.
(b) Ayaan Hirsi Ali.
(c) Salman Rushdie.
(d) George W. Bush.

8. Ayaan made several declarations about her legally being allowed to use what name in the Epilogue?
(a) Hirsi.
(b) Hussein.
(c) Ali.
(d) Ayaan.

9. When does Ayaan describe having looked in the mirror and saying out loud that she did not believe in God in Chapter 14, "Leaving God"?
(a) January, 1998.
(b) May, 2002.
(c) August, 2004.
(d) March, 2005.

10. In Chapter 15, "Threats," Ayaan writes that when a major politician was shot and killed, she immediately thought it was a Muslim, but she was wrong, as it was actually who?
(a) A white animal-rights activist.
(b) A black musician.
(c) An Asian gang member.
(d) A white businessman.

11. Theo van Gogh was related to what famous painter?
(a) Monet.
(b) Vincent van Gogh.
(c) Rembrandt.
(d) Michelangelo.

12. What prominent politician in the Liberal Party did Ayaan meet in Chapter 15, "Threats" who wanted her to join the party and run for Parliament?
(a) Salman Rushdie.
(b) Rita Verdonk.
(c) Neelie Kroes.
(d) Farah Goure.

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

14. Ayaan was sent to a small town in what U.S. state when she went into hiding following the assassination of Theo van Gogh?
(a) Maine.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Montana.
(d) Missouri.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Osman Moussa agreed to hold what meeting with the elders of the clan in Chapter 11, "A Trial by the Elders"?

2. What was the name of Ayaan's first Dutch boyfriend in Chapter 13, "Leiden"?

3. In Chapter 12, "Haweya," Ayaan received housing and moved into her new place with what other Somali woman seeking refugee status in Holland?

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

5. What head of the Ministry of Justice began an official investigation into Ayaan's asylum case in the Epilogue?

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