1. 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 shows the photograph that was taken of the group of students.
(c) She describes the arrival of each student on the first day of class.
(d) She describes the students as a group so the reader understands the importance of community.

2. Why do the students begin to keep vigils at the University of Tehran?
(a) To prevent the university from being closed down by the government.
(b) They are protesting the expulsion of their favorite professors.
(c) They are tired of going to class and want to be part of the Revolution.
(d) To encourage the government to close down the university.

3. In Chapter 20, Nafisi tells a story about what event that happened to Manna and Nima?
(a) They were kicked out of the study group.
(b) They began to become more orthodox.
(c) They realized that literature is not as important as survival.
(d) They were expelled from the university.

4. Why do the intruders want access to Nafisi's house?
(a) She is able to provide them with safety.
(b) They think she is selling and using drugs.
(c) They are searching for contraband.
(d) They want to see what was happening on her neighbor's property.

5. According to Nafisi, how can one stop "dancing with the jailer"?
(a) Give in to the desires of the regime and follow the nation's laws.
(b) Become a part of the ruling party and end oppression.
(c) Find a way to preserve one's uniqueness and individuality despite opposition and persecution.
(d) Remember that life is cyclical, and this time will end soon.