Mid Persepolis + Vocab

Who is the author of Persepolis?

• Nikki Grimes

• John Greene

• Marjane Satrapi

• Sydney Sheldon

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Where is the setting of Persepolis?

• Australia

• Iran

• Iraq

• Singapore

What was the main purpose of the author in writing Persepolis?

• She wants the world to know about the culture of Iran

• To dispel the myths about the people of Iran

• To show how much she suffered during her childhood

• To honor her uncle Anoosh

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When was the Iranian Revolution?

• 1993

• 1803

• 1979

• 1962

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Which one is NOT an element of a graphic novel?

• Panel

• Gutter

• Glossary

• Frame

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What is one example of Iran becoming less secular at the start of the book?

• The boy and girls going to the same school.

• Marji's grandpa becoming a communist.

• Separation of boys and girls, in schools.

• Marji learning French.

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Why did Marji stop talking to God?

• She got busy with schoolwork

• Her uncle Anoosh was executed, and she blamed God for it

• She changed her religion

• Her parents prohibited her from talking to God

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What happens to Marji's mother when her car breaks down?

• She gets lost.

• Men sexually harass her before her husband arrives.

• She gets arrested.

• A stranger fixes it for her.

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Why does Mehri enlist Marji's help to write love letters?

• Mehri has terrible handwriting.

• Marji feels guilty about not eating together.

• Mehri can't read.

• Marji is suave and refined.

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Define "secular"

• religious

• NOT religious

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