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Persepolis Review
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1
Which sentence is written in the
passive
voice?
Marji wore punk bracelets and a denim jacket to rebel.
Marji’s uncle was arrested by the regime.
Her parents supported her curiosity about the revolution
Marji challenged her teacher during class.
2
What role do Marjane’s parents play in the revolution?
They are silent observers
They actively participate in political protests
They support the Shah
They leave Iran immediately
3
What does young Marji aspire to be when she grows up?
A prophet
A martyr
A doctor
A teacher
4
Which of the following sentences is
punctuated
and
structured
correctly?
Marji struggles with her identity, when she moves and faces new challenges.
After the bombing in Tehran Marji’s family decided to send her to Austria.
Marji leaves Iran, she hopes for freedom but instead finds isolation.
Because Marji values justice, she often stands up to authority figures.
5
Who is the author of
Persepolis
?
Azadeh Moaveni
Azar Nafisi
Marjane Satrapi
Sandra Cisneros
6
What does Marji’s grandmother advise her to do?
Flee the country
Marry a rich man
Always keep her dignity and be true to herself
Forget her past
7
What is the last major event of the book?
Marji’s wedding
Marji is sent to Austria
Marji’s father is arrested
Her school is bombed
8
What genre is
Persepolis
?
A historical fiction
A memoir
A political cartoon
An autobiographical graphic novel
9
What type of government takes power after the Shah is overthrown?
Democracy
Socialist Regime
Islamic Republic (Theocracy)
Monarchy
10
Why do Marjane's parents send her to Austria?
To escape poverty
To protect her from political danger
To reunite with her uncle
To marry an Austrian man
11
What is the setting of most of the novel?
Iran
France
Iraq
Turkey
12
Why is the title
Persepolis
significant?
It’s a type of government
It’s the ancient capital of Persia
It’s Marjane’s school
It means "freedom" in Farsi
13
Who is Mehri, and why is her story important?
The maid who reveals class differences
A friend from Austria
A teacher who inspires rebellion
Marjane’s cousin in the army
14
What do the golden keys symbolize for young boys in the war?
Government control
Entry into heaven
Passage to adulthood
Hope for education
15
What happened to Uncle Anoosh?
He became a professor
He was arrested and executed by the regime.
He moved to the U.S.
He moved to the U.S.
16
Which sentence is in
active
voice?
Marji was inspired by her family’s past.
The government executed Uncle Anoosh.
Her beliefs were challenged by political events.
The stories were told to Marji by her grandmother.
17
Why does Marjane hide her Iranian background while living in Vienna?
She becomes atheist
She fears discrimination
She wants to fit in
She forgets her heritage
18
What role does gender play in Marjane's story?
It's rarely addressed
Men and women are treated equally
Only Marjane’s mother suffers
It's central to the regime’s control
19
Which of the following adjectives does
NOT
describe Marji's character in
Persepolis
?
Outspoken
Rebellious
Submissive
Curious
20
Why does Marjane get expelled from school in Austria?
Political activism
Poor grades
Fighting
Disrespecting a nun
21
Why does Marji’s mom dye her hair and wear sunglasses?
To avoid being recognized after protesting
To be stylish
To fit in with Western culture
To cover an illness
22
What does the veil symbolize in
Persepolis
?
Liberation
Education and knowledge
Oppression and loss of freedom
Hope and faith
23
How does Marjane’s identity shift throughout the novel?
She wrestles with balancing her Iranian roots and Western influences
She wants to become a martyr
She becomes indifferent
She becomes more religious
24
What is Marjane’s relationship to God in the early chapters of the novel?
She tries to convert others
She doesn't believe in Him
She fears Him
She speaks to Him regularly
