1. Why does Nafisi return to the two photographs of her students in Chapter 7?
(a) The images show the contrast between the repression of the outside world and the individuality and freedom allowed in the apartment.
(b) The photographs show how much her students changed after they studied literature.
(c) She wants to show how her students are the same people regardless of how they dress.
(d) The photographs are evidence that literature is more powerful than clothing.

2. What is the main reason for Nafisi's resignation from the University of Tehran?
(a) She wants to teach literature to smaller groups in private.
(b) She isn't able to do the type of scholarship the government required.
(c) The governance of the University is arbitrary.
(d) The University of Tehran is too liberal.

3. Why does Nafisi consider Humbert, Lolita's molester, such a frightening character?
(a) Because he repeatedly uses force against those who stand in his way.
(b) Because he appears normal and ordinary in other aspects of everyday life.
(c) Because his character causes Nafisi's students to question the role of men in their lives.
(d) Because he directly challenges the totalitarian government.

4. Why is Mashid jailed?
(a) Because she is associated with a dissident organization.
(b) Because people find out she was studying literature.
(c) Because she steals flowers.
(d) Because she tells her parents she was translating Islamic texts into English.

5. According to Nafisi, how is Yassi like Lolita?
(a) Both girls have had their lives changed by reading books.
(b) Both girls have been deprived of the beauty of an ordinary, everyday life.
(c) Both girls are reflections of Nafisi's personal experiences.
(d) Both girls have been raped by older men.