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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 is Hojatol-Islam Ali Khamenei?
(a) The magician.
(b) The successor to Ayatollah Khomeini.
(c) The president of the university.
(d) One of Nafisi's students.

2. Azin is described as having what noticeable characteristic?
(a) Bright red fingernail polish.
(b) A bright blue head scarf.
(c) Long, thick brown hair.
(d) Red, pouty lips.

3. Why do the students begin to keep vigils at the University of Tehran?
(a) To prevent the university from being closed down by the government.
(b) They are tired of going to class and want to be part of the Revolution.
(c) They are protesting the expulsion of their favorite professors.
(d) To encourage the government to close down the university.

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

5. Where do the intruders to Nafisi's house go once they are in her house?
(a) To the kitchen.
(b) To the front balcony.
(c) To the rear balcony.
(d) Into the library.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nassrin's mother's teaching symbolize?

2. Who is Mr. Bahir?

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

4. What do the class members take turns doing each week?

5. What is the main point of Chapter 12?

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