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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Chapters 13 - 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Nafisi believe is an example of a National Writer?
(a) She believes all writers are National Writers.
(b) She believes all writers are national writers, but no writer is a National Writer.
(c) She believes Nabokov is an example of a National Writer.
(d) She believes Mark Twain is an example of a National Writer.

2. The desire for what intangible object drives Nafisi's students?
(a) The desire for beauty.
(b) The desire for truth.
(c) The desire for justice.
(d) The desire for morality.

3. Chapter 12 takes place during which season?
(a) Spring.
(b) Fall.
(c) Summer.
(d) Winter.

4. In Part 2, Chapter 15, what does Dr. A. do that causes a student to honor him many years later?
(a) He teaches a class on drama and film that is the most popular class on campus.
(b) He testifies in Revolutionary Court in favor of a former student, which is a dangerous action.
(c) He resigns his position at the university to protest changes in the curriculum.
(d) He writes a pamphlet criticizing the Iranian government, which causes students to develop independent newsletters.

5. Who demands entry into Nafisi's house?
(a) Students from Nafisi's study group.
(b) Members of the Revolutionary Committee.
(c) Nafisi's children.
(d) The ayatollahs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Dear Jane Society?

2. Why was Nafisi's father arrested?

3. Who is the villain in "Lolita"?

4. Where are Nafisi's children when Chapter 19 begins?

5. Nafisi describes Austen as being most interested in depicting what?

(see the answer key)

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