Persepolis Chapter 12, "The Jewels" & Chapter 13, "The Key" Quiz

At the beginning of Chapter 12, "The Jewels"), because of the war, the Iranian people are experiences shortages of...

• food & gas

• food & electricity

• firewood & toilet paper

• gas & hand sanitizer

After Marji's family takes in Mali's family after their home is destroyed, the father is able to save only...

• the family dog

• their antique guns

• their jewelery

• a big wad of cash

What is "flatulence?"

• an Iranian food

• an Iraqi delicacy

• farts

• a type of refugee

At the market, Marji overhears women talking about how they think the refugees are...

• kind

• prostitutes

• saints

• angry

The Iraqi Army may have better arms and weapons, but Iran has...

• a lot of soldiers willing to die

• bigger tanks

• nuclear weapons

• the support of many neighboring countries

What is the purpose of a nuptial chamber?

• to get married in a wedding chapel

• to give the men a brothel

• to honor unmarried men who died in the war

How do the children mourn the dead soldiers at school?

• They beat their chests.

• They send cards to them.

• They write letters to the government.

True or false? Marjane takes martyrs and hitting one's self very seriously.

• True

• False

How do the school children decorate their classroom for the anniversary of the revolution?

• with religious candles everywhere

• with colorful posters

• with glittery confetti everywhere

• with toilet paper streamers

True or false? When Marji's parents are called into the school, they stand up for her.

• True

• False