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1. Whose death is described in the Introduction to "Infidel"? What film did this individual make with the author?

The Introduction introduces the death of Theo van Gogh, who was killed by an extremist after making a film with Ayaan Hirsi Ali which questioned Islam and the Quran. The short film was 10 minutes long and aired on Dutch television, questioning the idea of submission and was about defiance.

2. Who was Theodore van Gogh? How is he described in the book's Introduction?

Theodoor "Theo" van Gogh (1957 - 2004) was a Dutch film director, film producer, columnist, author and actor. Although he and Ayaan Hirsi Ali both knew making the film Submission was dangerous, Theo would not remove his name from it, as he had spent most of his life questioning and insulting different belief systems.

3. How does the author describe herself in the Introduction?

Ayaan introduces herself briefly, sharing her moves from different countries in the Middle East and Africa and then to Europe, where she became a Member of Parliament in Holland. She lived with armored guards and was forced out of her home because her neighbors argued they had a right to safety as well.

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