Persepolis Test

Which of the following excerpt best describes Marji's feelings about Anoosh?

• "If only he had been in prison..."
• "The only one of my father's brothers I had never met..."
• I had a hero in my family...naturally I loved him immediately."
• "Luckily one day they told me about my Uncle Anoosh..."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Islamic women believe the veil represents _______________. Modern women like Marji's mother believe the veil represents _____________.

• good fashion; bad fashion
• modesty; restriction
• modesty; prison
• war; peace

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which word could best replace cadaver in the sentence below?
"...There was another cadaver, an old man carried out on a stretcher. Those who went over to the old man, shout[ed] revolutionary slogans and call[ed] him a hero."

• body
• person
• adult
• hero

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which excerpt best characterizes Marji and Mehri's relationship?

• "She was just ten years old when I was born..."
• "We were not in the same social class, but at least we were in the same bed..."
• "I know Mehri pretends she is my daughter, but in reality she is my maid."
• "Mehri! Don't forget to cook her some chicken!"

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which line best describes Marji's feelings about her place in social classes?

• "Like most peasants, she didn't know how to read or write..."
• "Their love was impossible..."
• "I felt ashamed to sit in my father's Cadillac..."
• "Long live the Republic..."

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What does the following reaction reveal about Marji's father (Ebi)?
Taji - "Maybe we should leave too?"
Ebi - "So that I can become a taxi driver and you a cleaning lady?"

• He is afraid of change.
• He hates all other countries other than Iran.
• He believes his family's life would be worse if they leave Iran.
• He hates driving and cleaning.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

How does Taji's (Marji's mother) cultural background affect her perception of the martyrs (soldiers who died in war)?

• Because Taji grew up in a country that was often at war, she is familiar with death.
• Because Taji grew up in Iran she enjoys war and violence. 
• Because Taji is Iranian, she hates the war because the Iraqi's initiated it.
• Because Taji is married, she is sad that so many boys died unmarried.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The following excerpt is an example of what type of figurative language? 
"It's hearts they don't have. They don't know how to love."

• Personification
• Metaphor
• Imagery
• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Anoosh's repetition of "Everything will be alright" in The Sheep reveals what about his character?

• He is an optimist.
• He isn't smart.
• He is naive.
• He is a rebel.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Based on the excerpt below, what does Marji mean when she uses the word console?
"At recess, I tried to console her...Your father acted like a genuine hero!"

• quiet
• heal
• irritate
• comfort

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4