Persepolis Chapters 8 to 11

Why does the new regime close the universities? 

• To build new ones.
• To modernise the education.
• To revise the curriculum.

How does the closing of the univerisites affect Marji’s plans? 

• She won't be able to marry.
• She will not go to university.
• She will never have children.

What event causes Marji’s mom to take to her bed for several days? 

• The flu.
• The incident with the two bearded guys
• Marji's rudeness.

What does the illustration on pg. 77 reveal about Marji’s feelings about the vacation?

• She missed Kaven.
• She is able to escape at least for a while.
• She wants to stay there.

What does Saddam Hussein do at the end of this chapter? Why? 

• Visits Iran.
• Attacks Iran.
• Welcomes the Islamic Revolution.

What does the image represent?

• They are talking about pollution
• The weather forecast for the Middle East
• How the rest of the world sees Iran

How does Marji feel about the new war?

• Nationalistic
• Happy that they will overthrow the regime
• She wants to leave Iran

Does Marji’s father intend to fight against the Iraqis? 

• Yes
• No

How does Marji’s dad cut through her propaganda induced thinking?

• He sees them as people too joking about their driving.
• "The real Islamic invasion has come from our own government"
• Both

What does Marji learn from the experience with Paradisse?

• That all the children want to fight.
• She has to confront the human costs.
• She knows all about the war.