What is the main reason 'Lolita' was considered controversial when it was first published?

Controversy and Value of 'Lolita'

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It was initially published in Paris.
It was written in two volumes.
It was about a man with a criminal attraction to young girls.
It was published in paperback form.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Nabokov's regular publishers refuse to publish 'Lolita'?
They believed it wouldn't sell well.
They wanted it to be a single volume.
They were afraid of legal consequences due to its content.
They thought it was poorly written.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Nabokov attempt to do with the unfinished draft of 'Lolita'?
He tried to sell it to another publisher.
He attempted to burn it.
He published it anonymously.
He sent it to a literary competition.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Rebecca's opinion on Nabokov's prose style?
It is average and lacks depth.
It is second to none and highly crafted.
It is overly complex and hard to understand.
It is simple and straightforward.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What factor does Rebecca emphasize as crucial in determining the book's value?
The number of pages.
The book's condition.
The author's signature.
The book's cover design.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the estimated retail value of the book according to Rebecca?
$1,000 to $1,200
$1,500 to $1,700
$800 to $1,000
$1,300 to $1,500
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Michael's initial asking price for the book?
$2,500
$2,000
$1,500
$1,000
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