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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 15 - 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. Bahir become president of the Muslim Students' Association at the University of Tehran?
(a) He makes persuasive speeches that draw attention to his leadership qualities.
(b) He creates the organization and names himself leader.
(c) He works his way up through patience and dedication.
(d) He uses force to win the position.

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

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

4. What does Nassrin's mother's teaching symbolize?
(a) An act of conformity to the prevailing government.
(b) A method of learning to speak another language.
(c) A type of rebellion by an otherwise domesticated wife and mother.
(d) A way of revisiting her childhood in a foreign country.

5. Why is it so difficult to find a copy of "Lolita" in Tehran?
(a) The book has been banned.
(b) Students prefer to read from photocopies, not books.
(c) The bookstores are closed.
(d) The bookstores are unable to order books with female characters.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Nafisi, how is the character of Lolita like Nafisi's students?

3. What is the main reason for Nafisi's resignation from the University of Tehran?

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

5. Why was Nafisi's father arrested?

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