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Don't mention the flag: What I learned when I studied for the Danish citizenship exam

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There was no How to Live in Denmark podcast last week, and I apologize for that.  I have been busy studying for my Danish citizenship exam.  As some of you may know, Denmark is allowing double citizenship as of next year.    That means you're are allowed to keep your home country passport  - in my case, USA - while also becoming a Danish citizen.  Personally, I'm a little concerned that this may be overturned if a right wing government takes power next year. Danske Folkeparti, which is now the biggest party in Denmark, is passionately opposed to it.   So like supermarket prices, this offer may be for a limited time only.  So, I decided to get my Danish citizenship at the first opportunity.   To become a Danish citizen, you have to take a Danish language test and a citizenship test that's tests your knowledge of Denmark and Danish culture.   That's the test I will take on Tuesday.  It's only given twice a year, and it costs 700 crowns to take, so you might as well get it right the first time.   So I have been