Persepolis quiz

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Persepolis quizzzz

What is the name of the author of Persepolis?

How old is Marji during this story?

1. 9
2. 10
3. 11
4. 12

What type of book is Persepolis?

Where does the story take place?

1. Iraq
2. Austria
3. France
4. Iran

What year did the Islamic Revolution take place?

1. 1980
2. 1983
3. 1967
4. 1979

Who was Marji's grandfather?

1. A prince
2. A common working man
3. A revolutionist
4. A terrorist

Do you think learning about this fact affected Marji? 

Would you feel different knowing you had royal blood? More entitled maybe?

What is the main time period of the story?

1. late 1960s
2. early 1980s
3. early 2000s
4. present day

In "The Letter" why did Marji feel shame?

1. She had to share a room with the maid
2. Her mother works as a made
3. Her family has a maid
4. She understands the difference between social classes

What's Marji's stance regarding social classes?

How many family members of Marji are the readers introduced too?

1. 3
2. 4
3. 6
4. 9

What is the relationship between Marji and her uncle Anoosh like? (min. 30 words)

Family values

What does Marji's family teach her? 

Education

Freedom

Critical/Opinionated

Marxism

What was the percentage of people voting for the religous leaders?

1. 80
2. 75
3. 35
4. 99,99

How did growing up in Iran affect Marjane's ability to socialize with other cultures?

Not very interculturally competent, but due to her own self-hatred and shame she quickly assimilated and hides who she really is

Does Persepolis change your preconceived notions of Iran and its people? How so?

What does Marji not do?

1. Drink alcohol
2. Party
3. Smoke weed
4. Lie

What is Marjane doing when she creates the new uniform for the girls at the College of Art?

1. Furthering her education
2. Making a political statement
3. Starting a war
4. Auditioning for Project Runway

Back in Iran, Marji feels like she has disappointed her family. Explain her feeling by referring to duty and opportunity...

Did you expect Marji's wedding to last?

Yes

No

How would you describe adult Marji?

use adjectives

The end