Comprehension Questions from Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis

Where did Marjane's family go to visit before the borders closed, as mentioned in Chap 10: "The Trip"?

• France and Germany

• Italy and Spain

• United States and Canada

• Egypt and Turkey

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When the Satrapis return from their trip, the grandmother informs them that Iran is now at war with ______.

• Istanbul

• Iraq

• Israel

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

What does Marjane believe Iran needs to do in response to the attack, as stated in Chap 11: "The F-14s"?

• Seek help from the United Nations

• Attack Iraq back aggressively

• Sign a peace treaty

• Patiently wait out the fighting

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a coup d'etat? (Hint: Iranian pilots were imprisoned after an attempted, and failed, "coup d'etat")

• A peaceful transfer of power

• A sudden, violent, and unlawful taking of power from a government

• An election process

• A parade

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Marjane's dad is more concerned about ______ than the war with Iraq.

• Traveling to the US once the boarder reopens

• The division/fighting of people within Iran

• his work

• The education system in Iran

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What caused a food and gas shortage in Tehran (Marjie's home city in Iran)?

• A natural disaster

• The Iraqi bombing of the oil refinery

• A workers' strike

• US army coming into Iran

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Who is "Mali" in relation to Marjane's mother?

• Her cousin

• Her sister

• Her childhood friend

• Her former teacher

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why does Mali get upset at the supermarket?

• Because of the high prices

• Because her sons joke about farting

• Because she overhears a conversation accusing southern women of stealing husbands

• Because the supermarket was closing down after that day

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the main difference between the Iranian and Iraqi armies ?

• The Iranian army looked for opportunities to establish peace

• The Iraqi army had more soldiers

• The Iraqi army had quality (strength) while the Iranian army had numbers (more people)

• The Iranian army was better trained than the Iraqis

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a nuptial chamber and why is it particularly sad that so many were built?

• It is a room for newlyweds, and it's sad because there were few marriages

• It is a chamber built for a boy who died while he was a virgin, and it's sad because many young boys died

• It is a place for wedding ceremonies, and it's sad because they were often bombed

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5