Reading Lolita in Tehran, A Memoir in Books Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 191 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Reading Lolita in Tehran, A Memoir in Books Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapters 23 - 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nafisi notice is missing from the walls at the university?
(a) Political slogans.
(b) Notices about films, talks, and books.
(c) Pictures of political leaders.
(d) Notices about proper conduct and attire.

2. Why does Professor R. continue to participate in vigils at the University of Tehran after he resigns from his position?
(a) He wants his students to see him as a political figure and an inspiration for their own political choices.
(b) He wants his students to know he did not leave because he was afraid the government would persecute him.
(c) He believes that the university needed to know how strongly he felt about his actions.
(d) He is angry with the university's decision to change the curriculum, and wants to punish the leaders for their decision.

3. In Part 3, Chapter 3, what do Laleh and Nafisi discuss at the restaurant?
(a) Nafisi's expulsion from the University of Tehran.
(b) The actions of the Committee on Cultural Revolution.
(c) Laleh's decision to become a seamstress.
(d) Laleh's expulsion from the University of Tehran.

4. Why is Negar upset?
(a) Her friendship bracelet has been taken away at school.
(b) She is being taken to jail for insubordination.
(c) She is not allowed to join Nafisi's literature discussions.
(d) She is not allowed to console a friend who had been poorly treated at school.

5. What causes the Iranian regime to temporarily relax the strict enforcement of their policies?
(a) Pressure from Western countries.
(b) Iraq's continued bombing of Iran's major cities.
(c) Opposition from members of Iranian society.
(d) The death of the Iranian president.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nassrin's mother teach her daughter?

2. What does Nafisi believe is the main point of "Lolita"?

3. What would happen if the "Blood of God" militia saw a girl with nail polish or a strand of loose hair?

4. In Part 3, Chapter 14, what author does Mr. Ghoni use to indirectly question Nafisi?

5. In Part 2, Chapter 12, why does Nafisi decide to cancel class?

(see the answer key)

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