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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 15 - 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nafisi consider Humbert, Lolita's molester, such a frightening character?
(a) Because his character causes Nafisi's students to question the role of men in their lives.
(b) Because he repeatedly uses force against those who stand in his way.
(c) Because he appears normal and ordinary in other aspects of everyday life.
(d) Because he directly challenges the totalitarian government.

2. Why does the professor ask Nima if his wife brainwashed him?
(a) Because Nima and his wife both voted against the professor's views.
(b) Because Nima always relied on his wife to answer questions.
(c) Because the professor believed Nima's wife was a better student.
(d) Because the professor valued the opinions of women more than the opinions of men.

3. What symbol does Nafisi think of when she thinks of Lolita?
(a) A school report card.
(b) A helpless little girl.
(c) A school uniform.
(d) A butterfly pinned to the wall.

4. Why does Nafisi's acquaintance refuse to meet with her students?
(a) He does not want to get Nafisi in trouble with the authorities.
(b) He is trying to minimize contact with people.
(c) He is unhappy with Nafisi teaching literature to these girls.
(d) He does not like female students.

5. How does Mr. Bahir become president of the Muslim Students' Association at the University of Tehran?
(a) He works his way up through patience and dedication.
(b) He uses force to win the position.
(c) He creates the organization and names himself leader.
(d) He makes persuasive speeches that draw attention to his leadership qualities.

Short Answer Questions

1. What teaching technique does Nafisi use in conjunction with the study of "The Great Gatsby"?

2. How does Nafisi describe her memories?

3. What question does Nafisi ask at the beginning of her first class at the University of Tehran?

4. Who is Mike Gold?

5. Why is Nabokov's "Invitation to a Beheading" the inspiration for Nafisi to form the study group?

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