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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 and 8.

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) Egyptan.
(b) Muslim.
(c) American.
(d) Canadian.

2. What is the name of Ayaan's brother in the narrative?
(a) Farah Goure.
(b) Ahmed Magen.
(c) Hirsi Magen Isse.
(d) Mahad Magen.

3. What is the name of Ayaan's grandmother whom she describes in Chapter One?
(a) Ijaabo.
(b) Ayeeyo.
(c) Haweya.
(d) Asha.

4. To what country did Ayaan's family move after leaving Ethiopia in Chapter Four, "Weeping Orphans and Widowed Wives"?
(a) Sudan.
(b) Canada.
(c) Saudi Arabia.
(d) Kenya.

5. Who, in addition to Ayaan's mother, beat her severely in Chapter 5, "Secret Rendezvous, Sex, and the Scent of Sukumawiki"?
(a) A bus driver.
(b) A street vendor.
(c) A group of girls at school.
(d) Her religion teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, "Playing Tag in Allah's Palace," Ayaan's father had rushed off to join a coup against what?

2. Where did Ayaan and her sister leave their mother when they returned to Somalia in Chapter 6, "Doubt and Defiance"?

3. With the help of other clan members, Ayaan's family moved to a small apartment where in Chapter 3, "Playing Tag in Allah's Palace"?

4. What does Ayaan write back regarding her cousin to a young woman in Chapter 8, "Refugees"?

5. When did Ayaan's parents marry?

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