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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 do the class members take turns doing each week?
(a) They take turns providing pastry for breaks.
(b) They take turns reading a published copy of "Lolita."
(c) They take turns leading the group discussion.
(d) They take turns telling their private stories.

2. What does Nyazi consider to be a positive aspect of "The Great Gatsby"?
(a) It presents the American Dream.
(b) It describes the way society should function.
(c) It provides a model of a good marriage relationship.
(d) It exposes the immorality of American society.

3. In Part 3, Chapter 14, what author does Mr. Ghoni use to indirectly question Nafisi?
(a) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(b) Vladimir Nabokov.
(c) Henry James.
(d) Mark Twain.

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

5. How do the students get enough copies of "Lolita" to study?
(a) They order copies through a local bookstore.
(b) They go to all of the second-hand bookstores until they find enough copies.
(c) They find one copy and pass it around until everyone has read it.
(d) They find one copy and photocopy it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nafisi form a friendship with Jeff?

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

3. Why is Nafisi nervous about the intruders being in her house?

4. In Chapter 9, what does Nafisi do to answer Yassi's question?

5. Who is Negar?

(see the answer key)

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