Persepolis, The Veil

In the chapter "The Veil", why do all the girls have to start wearing veils in school?

• It was a personal fashion choice

• It was a directive from the government

• The girls requested it

• The school decided it for safety reasons

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What historical event is connected to the change in the school system mentioned in the chapter?

• The Industrial Revolution

• he Iranian Constitutional Revolution

• The 1979 Islamic Revolution

• The Persian Empire’s fall

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does Marjane feel about the veil in the beginning of "The Veil" chapter?

• She is confused and ambivalent about it

• he is proud to wear it

• She completely supports it without question

• She is excited by the change

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

Which of the following best describes the reaction of Marjane and her classmates to wearing the veil?

• They accepted it wholeheartedly

• They saw it as a sign of liberation

• They found it uncomfortable and confusing

• They didn’t notice the change at all

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What does Marjane’s initial reaction to the veil suggest about her character at the beginning of the story?

• She is rebellious and wants to fight the government

• he is indifferent to the cultural and political changes

• She is eager to comply with social norms

• She is curious, thoughtful, and conflicted by the changes happening around her

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Analyze how the imposition of the veil in Persepolis reflects the broader social and political context of post-revolution Iran. How does Satrapi use this symbol to critique the changes in Iranian society?

• The veil serves as a symbol of freedom, as Satrapi critiques those who resisted it

• The veil is used to highlight the clash between Western influences and traditional Iranian culture

• The veil symbolizes the liberation of women in Iran, reflecting Satrapi's positive view of the regime

• The veil represents personal freedom and progress as part of Iran's modernization

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2