Persepolis Chapters 5-8 summary & analysis Quiz

in Chapter 1 Marjane's family becomes targeted by the new Islamic regime because...

• they are discovered to be in support to the pro-western Shah.

• the mother is photographed in the newspaper during a protest against the new laws against women

• the family supports the new rules imposed on women and they are reported to the government by their neighbor's friend.

• their family fights a secret police officer who tries and arrest the mother at a protest.

How does Marjane’s perception of her family change in Chapters 5-8 as they discuss the political situation?

• She begins to see her family as naive and disconnected from the reality of the revolution.

• She becomes more proud of her family’s involvement in the revolution.

• She starts to view her family as hypocritical for not taking more action.

• She starts to understand that her family is not as politically engaged as she thought;

  And, her views on heroism change

Who does Marjane have a conversation with about the Islamic revolution in Chapter 6?

• Her teacher

• Herself(in the mirror)

• A fellow student

• her neighbors

• Her parents

What event occurs in Chapter 7 that deepens Marjane’s understanding of the political situation in Iran?

• Two family friends who have been imprisoned come to visit her home and they share their experiecens as political prisoners.

• Marjane's family is arrested by the government.

• Marjane attends a public execution.

• Marjane is sent to live in Europe.

Why does Marjane think her father is unpatriotic and unheroic when he says he won't fight in the war (Chapter 8, p. 81)?

• She thinks heros and patriots have to have been in prison, had their life in danger. or fought to be "real."

• She feels that her father's refusal to fight shows a lack of loyalty to the country.

• She believes he should support the government's efforts no matter what.

• She feels his refusal to fight is a betrayal of their personal beliefs.

The Islamic Republic of Iran, also known as Iran and previously known as Persia, is a paradox in the Middle East. The Iranian people have been fighting to reach toward freedom throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. The Iranian people are largely pro-Western but are brutally subjugated to follow the laws of an anti-Western, religious theocracy.

The word "subjugated" most likely means

• under the watchful eye of a judge

• to be in a state of oppression

• to be in a superior state of socioeconomic status

• decapitated

Why did the Shah attempt to choose a prime-minister in Chapter 6, shortly before his efiigies were burned?

• To challenges the ideals of Islam.

• TO teache Marjane and other children to rebel against religious authority and reject faith altogether.

• To appear to care what the people wanted so they wouldn't overthrow him.

• To show how much he has actually changed and how much he believes in democracy now.

How do the events in Chapter 7 contribute to Marjane’s sense of rebellion against the oppressive regime?

• Marjane realizes that the government’s oppressive actions are not as harmful as she thought.

• Marjane's conversation with a government official convinces her to support the regime’s policies.

• Marjane is inspired to join the military to fight for the revolution.

• Marjane's visit from her family friends who had been imprisoned exposes her to extreme ideologies, reinforcing her desire to resist the regime.

Why does Marjane’s father refuse to fight in the war, and how does this create tension in the family in Chapter 8?

• He believes the war is unjust and pointless, which leads to a disagreement with Marjane's patriotic views.

• He is too old to fight, and his refusal causes Marjane to feel embarrassed.

• He fears for his safety, and this makes Marjane feel betrayed by his lack of courage.

• He is opposed to the religious ideology behind the war, and this causes tension with his wife who supports the government.

How does Marjane’s experience at school mirror the way children in conflict zones may experience indoctrination?

• She is taught to blindly follow the government’s ideology without questioning it.

• She learns about the importance of peace and reconciliation, promoting a sense of unity.

• She also is forced to quickly shift her beliefs with no explanation based on the whims of authority figures

• She is trained in military tactics to prepare for a future in combat.