Question

Read the quote about government in Iran.

“We thought that Mr. Khatami’s victory was a victory for us as well. The election of a more democratic government seemed to be a bright new beginning . . . But within less than a year of the election, the journalists, reformists, and intellectuals began to be persecuted by hard-liners in the judiciary and Intelligence Ministry . . .”

—Camella Entekhabifard, “Tehran’s Eternal Youth,” New York Times

Based on this quote, how does Camella Entekhabifard feel about the Iranian government?

(1 point)
Responses

She supports reforms and was disappointed when they did not come about.
She supports reforms and was disappointed when they did not come about.

She supports hard-liners who want the Supreme Leader to have more power.
She supports hard-liners who want the Supreme Leader to have more power.

She believes reformers should be silenced to keep Iran's government strong.
She believes reformers should be silenced to keep Iran's government strong.

She supports a more democratic government but opposes freedom of speech.

Answer 1

Camella Entekhabifard expresses disappointment in the Iranian government based on the quote. She initially saw hope in the election of a more democratic government under Mr. Khatami, but became disillusioned as journalists, reformists, and intellectuals were persecuted. Therefore, the correct response is:

**She supports reforms and was disappointed when they did not come about.**