Persepolis Final Quiz

Marji learned a powerful lesson in forgiveness after her mother learned that she tried to beat up Ramin. Why did she Marji want to hurt Ramin?

• Because Ramin's uncle was a hero and she was jealous
• Because Ramin supported the Ayatollah
• Because Ramin's father was a member of the Secret Police and killed people
• Because Ramin would not go out on a date with Marji
• Because Ramin made fun of Marji and made her cry

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Why wasn’t Mehri allowed to date the boy across the street?

• She was too young
• She was of a lower social class
• She was a different religion
• Their parents didn't like each other
• They went to rival schools

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What was the name of the civil war that took place during Marji's childhood?

• Wilde's Revolution
• The Western Rebellion
• The Iraqi Rebellion
• The Islamic Revolution
• The Shah's Rebellion

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Marji was delighted to learn that she had a "hero" in the family - an uncle who spent time in prison. Who was that uncle?

• Siamak
• Taher
• Anoosh
• Mohsen
• Nilofahr

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Why was Marji disturbed to learn the truth behind the golden keys?

• Because they were only given to the poor kids who were then sent off to war
• Because they were only given to girls who did not wear the veil
• Because she was going to get a golden key on her 14th birthday
• Because boys who had the keys never got arrested and thus were out of control
• Because boys with the keys became members of the dreaded Guardians of the Revolution

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When Marji smoked the cigarette, why was it symbolic?

• Because cigarettes are American and it represented her devotion to the West
• Because it represented the rage that was burning inside her
• Because it represented her total rebellion of the Ayatollah
• Because her uncles smoked and she wanted to be cool like them
• Because it represented the end of her childhood

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Marji heard “To die a martyr is to inject blood into the veins of society” a few times. What is a martyr?

• One who dies as a political figure
• One who dies for a cause
• One who swears allegiance to a ruler
• One who rebels against fascism
• One who responds to violence with peace

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Why do Marji's parents send her to Austria at the end?

• Because they are tired of her antics and can't stand living with her anymore
• Because girls are no longer allowed in school in Iran
• Because she was going to get drafted into the war
• Because it is an opportunity for Marji to get a good education and remain safe
• Because it was just a two week vacation that Marji badly needed

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