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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 Nafisi refer to her male acquaintance?
(a) As "my mentor."
(b) As "my colleague."
(c) As "my magician."
(d) As "my boyfriend."

2. Why does Nafisi see a parallel between Humbert and contemporary Iranian society?
(a) Because Humbert's actions would be prohibited in Iranian society.
(b) Because Humbert and the ayatollahs share similar views about sex.
(c) Because the ayatollahs also blame others and hide the truth.
(d) Because members of Iranian society would act like Humbert if they were permitted to do so.

3. How does Nabokov's character Cincinnatus C. become a hero?
(a) By rescuing those who are falsely imprisoned.
(b) By fighting off his jailors.
(c) By refusing to be like everyone else.
(d) By giving in to the requirements of the government.

4. What is the main point of Chapter 12?
(a) To provide the reader with an understanding of how "Lolita" was sold in Tehran.
(b) Copies of books are not readily available in Tehran.
(c) The students enjoy reading "Lolita."
(d) To provide the reader with a sketch of the class meeting to discuss "Lolita."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the male student have to meet with Nafisi separately?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 16, what are Nafisi and her male acquaintance discussing?

3. The desire for what intangible object drives Nafisi's students?

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

5. In Part 2, Chapter 15, what does Dr. A. do that causes a student to honor him many years later?

(see the answer key)

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