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

2. Why does Nafisi see a parallel between Humbert and contemporary Iranian society?
(a) Because Humbert's actions would be prohibited in Iranian society.
(b) Because members of Iranian society would act like Humbert if they were permitted to do so.
(c) Because Humbert and the ayatollahs share similar views about sex.
(d) Because the ayatollahs also blame others and hide the truth.

3. Who does Nafisi consider to be the "real protagonists" in her class?
(a) The novels that are read.
(b) The members of the Muslim Student Association.
(c) The young women who register for the course.
(d) Outsiders, including former students, who come because of their commitment to literature.

4. What question does Nafisi ask at the beginning of her first class at the University of Tehran?
(a) Why is it important to get a college education?
(b) What did you think about the choice of books for this course?
(c) Why do you believe there will be a cultural revolution?
(d) Why should anyone read fiction?

5. Why is it so difficult to find a copy of "Lolita" in Tehran?
(a) The book has been banned.
(b) The bookstores are unable to order books with female characters.
(c) Students prefer to read from photocopies, not books.
(d) The bookstores are closed.