1. How does Nabokov's character Cincinnatus C. become a hero?
(a) By giving in to the requirements of the government.
(b) By fighting off his jailors.
(c) By rescuing those who are falsely imprisoned.
(d) By refusing to be like everyone else.

2. Why does the male student have to meet with Nafisi separately?
(a) His schedule does not permit him to meet with the female students.
(b) The female students do not like having a male student in their class.
(c) Nafisi believes that male and female students learn differently.
(d) A group with men and women would arouse suspicion from the Islamist authorities.

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

4. Why is Nafisi worried about her students?
(a) Because her students show no signs of being individuals.
(b) Because the students are not interested in reading and discussing literature.
(c) She is concerned that they will be punished by their families for attending her class.
(d) She is worried that they cannot afford the flowers she expects them to bring.

5. How do the Iranian authorities view the country's past?
(a) The Iranian leaders see the country's past as an example for other societies.
(b) Iran's past is used as a foundation for the development of a more modern society.
(c) Iran's past is considered important in the development of a perfect Koranic society.
(d) The past is irrelevant to the leaders who want to establish a perfect Koranic society.