Persepolis Chapters 1-5

Which historical character did Marjane choose to pretend to be in "The Bicycle"?

• Che Guevara

• Fidel Castro

• the Shah

• Karl Marx

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Was the king (shah) chosen by God, according to her parents?

• yes

• possibly

• no

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Why did Marji's parents not allow her to go to the demonstration?

• Because her grandmother did not want her to attend.

• Because she had to go to school.

• Because it was dangerous and people were being killed.

• Because they were afraid that someone would kidnap her.

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In 1980 in Iran, the following things happened EXCEPT:

• Marji had a start wearing a veil at school.

• Boys and girls went to separate schools.

• Bilingual schools were shut down.

• Marji was no longer allowed to eat meat.

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How did women in Iran react when they were forced to wear a veil?

• All women embraced the religious symbolism of the veil.  
• Women were excited to participate in the new fashion trend.
• Women had mixed reactions depending on their point of view.
• All women hated the infringement on their freedom.

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As a child, why did Marji want to be a prophet?

• She wanted power over others.
• She wanted to help people who were suffering from injustice.
• She didn’t believe in God.
• She wanted to convince others to move away from Iran.

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'The Bicycle' is a metaphor for:

• violence

• freedom

• revolution

• constant movement

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In 'The Water Cell', Satrapi tell her father that the first page of the schoolbook says

• God is great !
• Long live Persepolis
• God chose the King
• Reza Khan overthrew the King

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In 'The Water Cell' Satrapi learns that her grandfather was :

• a shah and a dictator

• a businessman and a collaborator

• a prince and a prime minister

• an ayatollah and a scholar

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What happens in the water cell, according to Satrapi?

• Prisoners have a bath everyday
• The water keeps the cell cool
• Prisoners are kept immersed in water for hours
• People have water fights

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