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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) 60.
(c) 120.
(d) 75.

2. In January of what year did Ayaan learn her sister had died in Chapter 13, "Leiden"?
(a) 1995.
(b) 2005.
(c) 1998.
(d) 2001.

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

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

5. 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) August, 2004.
(b) January, 1998.
(c) March, 2005.
(d) May, 2002.

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) Verses from the Quran.
(c) Quotes from religious leaders.
(d) Children's stories.

7. What editor of the feminist magazine "Opzij" did Ayaan contact to discuss how to raise funds from the government for protection after she began getting threats?
(a) Michel Onfray.
(b) Salman Rushdie.
(c) Rita Verdonk.
(d) Cisca Dresselhuys.

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

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

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

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

12. In Chapter 14, "Leaving God," Ayaan visited her father where in the spring of 2000?
(a) Germany.
(b) Kenya.
(c) Sudan.
(d) Canada.

13. With whom did Ayaan stay upon arriving in Amsterdam in Chapter 10, "Running Away"?
(a) Mudoh.
(b) Yasmin.
(c) Ijaabo.
(d) Aunt Khadija.

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

15. In January 2006, Ayaan used her acceptance speech for the Reader's Digest "European of the Year" award to urge action to prevent what nation from developing nuclear weapons?
(a) Finland.
(b) Saudi Arabia.
(c) Iran.
(d) Canada.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose quotes did Ayaan claim to find in the Quran after the September 11 attacks in the U.S.?

2. When was Mahmoud Ahmadinejad born?

3. In early 2007 Ayaan stated that the Dutch state had spent about how many euros providing armed guards for her?

4. What refers to an official level of education required in order to enter university in Holland?

5. 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?

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