Persepolis the Bicycle

How does the author use the bicycle as a metaphor in the chapter?

• It symbolizes Marjane's journey towards adulthood

• It compares the current revolution to a bicycle with no momentum or clear direction

• To compares the economic disparities in Iranian society to American society

• It exaggerates the effectiveness of revolutions to create change

"The Bicycle" is a metaphor for:

• Violence

• Revolution

• Fun

• Punishment

What can be inferred about the author's purpose in these panels?

• She wants to show her religious devotion.

• She wants to show how she once believed everything she was told.

• She wants to offer support to the revolution.

• She wants to show how her dad never trusts her.

What does the bicycle symbolize in the chapter 'Persepolis the Bicycle'?

• A) Marjane's journey towards adulthood

• B) The current revolution's lack of momentum

• C) Economic disparities in society

• D) The effectiveness of revolutions

Which literary device is primarily used in the chapter 'Persepolis the Bicycle'?

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

What is the main theme of the chapter 'Persepolis the Bicycle'?

• A) Childhood innocence

• B) Political revolution

• C) Family dynamics

• D) Cultural heritage

How does the author portray the political situation in 'Persepolis the Bicycle'?

• A) Through humor

• B) Through metaphor

• C) Through dialogue

• D) Through flashbacks

What is the tone of the chapter 'Persepolis the Bicycle'?

• A) Optimistic

• B) Pessimistic

• C) Neutral

• D) Sarcastic

Which character is central to the events in 'Persepolis the Bicycle'?

• A) Marjane

• B) Marjane's mother

• C) Marjane's father

• D) Marjane's grandmother

What does the bicycle metaphor suggest about the revolution in 'Persepolis the Bicycle'?

• A) It is moving forward rapidly

• B) It is stagnant and directionless

• C) It is gaining international support

• D) It is causing widespread change