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

2. What does Nafisi describe as the crux of the problem in "Lolita"?
(a) Humbert is in love with Lolita.
(b) Lolita has no other choice but to stay with Humbert.
(c) Lolita is in love with Humbert.
(d) Humbert does not understand Lolita.

3. What is the relationship between Nafisi and her first husband?
(a) They clash over appropriate ways for women to behave and ultimately divorce.
(b) He teaches her how to become a demonstrator and serves as her first mentor.
(c) She learns from him how to become a traditional Iranian wife.
(d) They enjoy a good relationship until Nafisi begins demonstrating in support of the Iranian government.

4. What symbol does Nafisi think of when she thinks of Lolita?
(a) A school report card.
(b) A school uniform.
(c) A helpless little girl.
(d) A butterfly pinned to the wall.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nafisi see reflected in the mirror?

2. Who is Mrs. Rezvan?

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

4. What political event described at the beginning of Chapter 9 sets the tone for the subsequent actions of Nafisi's students?

5. What gift does Mrs. Rezvan give Nafisi?

(see the answer key)

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