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

2. Why are Nafisi and her students in the room?
(a) To demonstrate control over their own lives.
(b) Because they have been confined by the religious patrols.
(c) Because they have nowhere else to go.
(d) To protect themselves from the reality outside.

3. Why does Nafisi's acquaintance refuse to meet with her students?
(a) He does not like female students.
(b) He is unhappy with Nafisi teaching literature to these girls.
(c) He does not want to get Nafisi in trouble with the authorities.
(d) He is trying to minimize contact with people.

4. What does Nafisi consider to be the first lesson in democracy?
(a) All individuals have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
(b) All individuals have the right to dress as they please.
(c) All individuals have the right to freedom of speech.
(d) All individuals have the right to vote for their own leaders.

5. How does Nafisi describe her memories?
(a) As sweet tastes inside her head.
(b) As the barrier between her and her students.
(c) As invaders that arrive abruptly and unexpectedly.
(d) As surrounding her every day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the everyday lives of Nafisi and her students as a result of the secret class?

2. In "Lolita," how does Humbert attempt to gain the reader's sympathy?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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