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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Nafisi worried about her students?
(a) She is concerned that they will be punished by their families for attending her class.
(b) She is worried that they cannot afford the flowers she expects them to bring.
(c) Because her students show no signs of being individuals.
(d) Because the students are not interested in reading and discussing literature.

3. What is the main point of Chapter 12?
(a) To provide the reader with an understanding of how "Lolita" was sold in Tehran.
(b) To provide the reader with a sketch of the class meeting to discuss "Lolita."
(c) Copies of books are not readily available in Tehran.
(d) The students enjoy reading "Lolita."

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

5. Why was Nafisi's father arrested?
(a) He lost a great deal of money and could not pay the bills.
(b) He challenged the educational system.
(c) He ignored directions from those in higher levels of government.
(d) He was not a member of the religious community.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nafisi remind the students of Nabokov?

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

3. How does Nafisi's acquaintance describe her students?

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

5. Who is the villain in "Lolita"?

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