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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In August of what year did Ayaan officially become a Dutch citizen?
(a) 2003.
(b) 2000.
(c) 1997.
(d) 1995.

2. On what date was Theo van Gogh shot?
(a) August 8, 2005.
(b) July 15, 2006.
(c) May 24, 2007.
(d) November 2, 2004.

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

4. What did Ayaan Hirsi Ali earn her MSc degree in?
(a) English Literature.
(b) Political Science.
(c) Biology.
(d) Astronomy.

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

6. Ayaan received a residence permit within how much time of her arrival in the Netherlands?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 1 week.
(d) 3 weeks.

7. When was Mahmoud Ahmadinejad born?
(a) 1966.
(b) 1956.
(c) 1960.
(d) 1940.

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

9. In Chapter 10, "Running Away," Ayaan considers going where because she knows the language from the novels she read growing up?
(a) England.
(b) Canada.
(c) Holland.
(d) The U.S.

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

11. Where did Haweya insist on going in order to be with their mom and around Muslims in Chapter 13, "Leiden"?
(a) Saudi Arabia.
(b) Kenya.
(c) Ethiopia.
(d) Sudan.

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

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

14. Ayaan moved into a student house with how many other students in Chapter 13, "Leiden"?
(a) 7.
(b) 16.
(c) 3.
(d) 11.

15. After the assassination of Theo van Gogh, Ayaan's security detail became even tighter and over how many days was she allowed minimal contact with friends or anyone in the outside world?
(a) 30.
(b) 120.
(c) 75.
(d) 60.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does DKDB stand for in the narrative?

2. The note that was pinned to Theo van Gogh's body after his assassination was how many pages long?

3. When did Ayaan's short film made with Theo van Gogh air on Dutch television?

4. In Chapter 11, "A Trial by the Elders," Ayaan received a letter from her father requesting money for what?

5. With whom did Ayaan stay upon arriving in Amsterdam in Chapter 10, "Running Away"?

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