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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the students meet in Nafisi's apartment?
(a) To learn about religious freedom.
(b) To escape the University of Tehran.
(c) To plan ways to join the revolution.
(d) To study and discuss literature.

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

3. Who was Nafisi's father?
(a) The director of a high school in Switzerland.
(b) The youngest mayor of Tehran in pre-revolutionary Iran.
(c) A famous author.
(d) A troubled businessman.

4. 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 the students are not interested in reading and discussing literature.
(d) Because her students show no signs of being individuals.

5. Nassrin describes herself as being in the middle of what for her whole life?
(a) In the middle of tradition and change.
(b) In the middle of safety and danger.
(c) In the middle of fiction and reality.
(d) In the middle of insubordination and obedience.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 14, what question does Mitra ask about "Lolita"?

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

3. Why does Nafisi's acquaintance refuse to meet with her students?

4. Why does Nafisi's apartment lack matching furniture and fancy window dressings?

5. What symbol does Nafisi think of when she thinks of Lolita?

(see the answer key)

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