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

2. How does Nafisi introduce the reader to the students in her class?
(a) She gives each student a nickname based on their favorite book.
(b) She describes the students as a group so the reader understands the importance of community.
(c) She shows the photograph that was taken of the group of students.
(d) She describes the arrival of each student on the first day of class.

3. What does Nafisi believe is the main point of "Lolita"?
(a) It is a critique of what occurs in totalitarian systems.
(b) It is a demonstration of religious fanaticism.
(c) It is a morality tale about what happens to girls who disobey.
(d) It is an example of how to achieve perfection.

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

5. What does Nafisi's study group conclude about "Lolita"?
(a) She was not the victim she always claimed to be.
(b) She was a despicable and shallow girl.
(c) She was a highly desirable but difficult young woman.
(d) She was the victim of two crimes, losing her life and her own life story.