Persepolis Quiz

What does Marjane mean when she says, “I wanted to be justice, love, and the wrath of God all in one”?

• She is conflicted between religion and justice

• She wants to become a religious leader

• She believes she is the reincarnation of God

• She wants to leave Iran

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True or False: Marjane’s parents were strong supporters of the Shah.

• True

• False

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Why does Marjane admire her uncle Anoosh?

• He is well-traveled and shares stories from other countries
  

• He encourages her to focus on her education
  

• He shows her what it means to sacrifice for one's beliefs
  

• He treats her like an adult and listens to her opinions
  

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What does the bicycle symbolize in this quote: “The revolution is like a bicycle. When the wheels don’t turn, it falls”?

• Religion and tradition

• Progress and momentum of a movement

• The economy

• Schooling and education

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True or False: Marjane feels completely comfortable wearing the veil and believes it empowers her.

• True

• False

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What does Marjane’s lie to the Guardians of the Revolution about her clothing show?

• She enjoys making up stories

• She is practicing for theater

• She is afraid and learns how to survive under strict rules

• She was joking and not serious

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Which book does Marjane read to understand justice and inequality?

• The Quran

• The Communist Manifesto

• The Shah’s Memoirs

• The Bible

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True or False: Marjane’s parents send her to Austria to protect her from the growing dangers in Iran.

• True

• False

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What incident shows the divide between social classes in Iran?

• Marjane’s maid is not allowed to date the neighbor’s son

• Marjane is scolded for speaking during class discussions

• Marjane’s parents buy Western goods from the black market
  

• Marjane’s uncle tells stories about being in prison

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True or False: After Anoosh’s execution, Marjane becomes more rebellious and disillusioned with her country.

• True

• False

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