Persepolis Part 1 Test

The overall theme of Persepolis is:

• Perseverance
• Honoring your family
• Patriotism
• Resistance

Based on your previous response, please explain why you chose the overall theme:

Which classic example of conflict is the most prevalent in the story?

• Character vs. Self
• Character vs. Society
• Character vs. Character
• Character vs. Nature

Based on your previous response, please explain why you chose your answer:

Do you think Persepolis has a happy ending?

• Yes, but the main characters get what they want in the end
• Yes, but not in the traditonal sense
• No, the majority of the main characters are unhappy
• No, it is the opposite of a happy ending

Based on your previous response, please explain why you chose your answer:

In Persepolis, death is viewed primarily as...

• a tool
• a natural end of life
• a means to an end
• a religious experience

Based on your previous response, please explain why you chose your answer:

We see plenty of examples of Marji's parents being politically active both at home and out on the streets throughout the novel. But at one point when Marji is passionate about Iran defeating Iraq in the war, her mother's response is, "Take your feet off the table, it's impolite." What do you think the reason is for her parents' shift in tone?

How do you think Marji handled the internal battle between her faith, her nationalist beliefs, and her devotion to her parents?