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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 1 - 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nafisi teach during her first semester as a professor at the University of Tehran?
(a) A large seminar called Research.
(b) A large seminar using banned books.
(c) A small study group related to the works of Nabokov.
(d) Classes in English as a Second Language.

2. In Chapter 15, how does the study group define a villain?
(a) One who lacks curiosity about other people, being only interested in his/her vision of other people.
(b) One who molests a child.
(c) One who bows to authority figures.
(d) One who knowingly challenges the religious culture of the ruling party.

3. In Chapter 9, what does Nafisi do to answer Yassi's question?
(a) Nafisi tells Yassi to ask her parents for assistance.
(b) Nafisi uses literature as a point of reference for her answer.
(c) Nafisi tells Yassi that she should not get married while she is young.
(d) Nafisi shows Yassi pictures of her childhood.

4. What scene opens Chapter 12?
(a) The class sitting around a table in Nafisi's apartment.
(b) Nafisi search for books in a bookstore.
(c) The members of the class arriving at Nafisi's house.
(d) Nafisi teaching a class at the University.

5. What does Nassrin's mother teach her daughter?
(a) German.
(b) English.
(c) Arabic.
(d) French.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 15 presents a clear parallel between the character of Humbert and which group of people?

2. What do the class members take turns doing each week?

3. Chapter 12 takes place during which season?

4. Nassrin describes herself as being in the middle of what for her whole life?

5. Who are the Mujahedeen?

(see the answer key)

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