Persepolis: The Veil

  In 1980 in Iran, the following things happened EXCEPT:

• Marji had a start wearing a veil to school.   
• Boys and girls went to separate schools.
• Bilingual schools shut down.
• Marji was no longer allowed to eat meat.   

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As a child, why did Marji want to be a prophet?

• She wanted power over others.
• She wanted to help people who were suffering from injustice.
• She didn’t believe in God.
• She wanted to convince others to move away from Iran.

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How did women in Iran react when they were forced to wear a veil?

• All women embraced the religious symbolism of the veil.  
• Women were excited to participate in the new fashion trend.
• Women had mixed reactions depending on their point of view.
• All women hated the infringement on their freedom.

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In 1980 what became obligatory for young girls to wear in school?

• Veil
• moccassins
• ivory necklace

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How old is Marjane when the book begins?

• 7
• 8
• 9
• 10

What year did it become obligatory to wear the veil?

• 1979
• 1980
• 1990
• 1981

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Marjane's mother was against having to wear the veil.

• True
• False

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At a young age, Marjane felt that she was going to be a

• doctor
• prophet
• learner
• god