View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapters 6 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the professor solve problems of literary criticism?
(a) By finding critical essays that support his viewpoint.
(b) By asking the class to vote on matters of interpretation.
(c) By talking to his colleagues on the University faculty.
(d) By telling students that literary criticism is not important.

2. In Part 3, Chapter 9, what author does Nafisi discuss with the magician?
(a) Hammett.
(b) Nabokov.
(c) Shakespeare.
(d) Twain.

3. In "Lolita," how does Humbert attempt to gain the reader's sympathy?
(a) By always talking in the first person.
(b) By blaming himself for all of Lolita's problems.
(c) By making Lolita seem highly desirable.
(d) By making Lolita seem undesirable.

4. Why does Nafisi see a parallel between Humbert and contemporary Iranian society?
(a) Because the ayatollahs also blame others and hide the truth.
(b) Because Humbert and the ayatollahs share similar views about sex.
(c) Because Humbert's actions would be prohibited in Iranian society.
(d) Because members of Iranian society would act like Humbert if they were permitted to do so.

5. In Part 3, Chapter 6, why does Nafisi join a group?
(a) To read and study classic works of English literature.
(b) To teach classic works of English literature.
(c) To learn more about the principles of Islam.
(d) To read and study classical Persian literature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nafisi consider to be the first lesson in democracy?

2. Who does Nafisi meet with in Part 3, Chapter 10?

3. What does Nafisi's study group conclude about "Lolita"?

4. What object becomes popular in Iran?

5. Who is Mrs. Rezvan?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 387 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample