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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Chapters 13 - 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who demands entry into Nafisi's house?
(a) The ayatollahs.
(b) Nafisi's children.
(c) Students from Nafisi's study group.
(d) Members of the Revolutionary Committee.

4. Why does Yassi walk faster then suddenly stop when she is out with a gentleman caller?
(a) She wants to see if he understands the game and would be a good match for her.
(b) She is surprised by the police who make her afraid, then she realizes that the gentleman will help protect her.
(c) She wants to avoid spending much time with the gentleman caller, then realizes that he is a good match.
(d) She is trying to escape the chaperones, but finally realizes it is useless.

5. Where does Nafisi write her class notes?
(a) Pocket calendars.
(b) Lined paper tablets.
(c) Big diaries.
(d) Small scraps of paper.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Nafisi, how is Yassi like Lolita?

2. How do the students get enough copies of "Lolita" to study?

3. Who does Nafisi believe is an example of a National Writer?

4. What do Nafisi and the magician share on their first meeting in his apartment?

5. What does Nafisi describe as "the most unforgivable crime in fiction"?

(see the answer key)

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