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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 is Nafisi nervous about the intruders being in her house?
(a) She has a forbidden satellite dish.
(b) She hasn't cleaned the house for a religious celebration.
(c) She has young children who are afraid of guns.
(d) She believes her neighbor will blame her for whatever happens.

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

3. What is the first work Nafisi and her students in the study group discuss?
(a) "Invitation to a Beheading."
(b) "Lolita."
(c) "Nabokov."
(d) "A Thousand and One Nights."

4. Why does the government first enforce the requirement that women remain covered in workplaces and shops?
(a) Because women object to the law, and the government wants to reinforce its authority.
(b) Because women are already wearing the chador at home.
(c) Because there is no way to enforce the requirement at the university.
(d) Because the shop owners are uncomfortable serving women who are not covered.

5. Why do the students meet in Nafisi's apartment?
(a) To learn about religious freedom.
(b) To study and discuss literature.
(c) To plan ways to join the revolution.
(d) To escape the University of Tehran.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nafisi collect pictures of martyrs during the war?

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

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

4. What gift does Nafisi give to the magician?

5. In Part 3, Chapter 14, what author does Mr. Ghoni use to indirectly question Nafisi?

(see the answer key)

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