1. In Chapter 9, what does Nafisi do to answer Yassi's question?
(a) Nafisi uses literature as a point of reference for her answer.
(b) Nafisi tells Yassi to ask her parents for assistance.
(c) Nafisi shows Yassi pictures of her childhood.
(d) Nafisi tells Yassi that she should not get married while she is young.

2. Why does Professor R. continue to participate in vigils at the University of Tehran after he resigns from his position?
(a) He wants his students to know he did not leave because he was afraid the government would persecute him.
(b) He is angry with the university's decision to change the curriculum, and wants to punish the leaders for their decision.
(c) He wants his students to see him as a political figure and an inspiration for their own political choices.
(d) He believes that the university needed to know how strongly he felt about his actions.

3. What happens to Sanaz when she is on vacation?
(a) Revolutionary Guards search the house where she is staying and take her to jail for 48 hours.
(b) She is expelled from the university because she is in Nafisi's study group.
(c) She is kidnapped by her brother, who accuses her of being too Westernized.
(d) She decides that she can no longer participate in the goals of the revolution.

4. How does Nafisi describe the Iranian perception of America?
(a) As sad, forcing her to change her way of thinking.
(b) As realistic, exposing the immorality of Western culture.
(c) As encouraging, signalling their renewed interest in Western thought.
(d) As mythical, combining elements of Satan and Paradise Lost.

5. What does Nafisi notice is missing from the walls at the university?
(a) Notices about films, talks, and books.
(b) Pictures of political leaders.
(c) Notices about proper conduct and attire.
(d) Political slogans.