Persepolis – Chapters 3 & 4

How did the Shah come to power, according to Marjane's father?

• He was elected by the people.

• The British put him in power.

• He overthrew the government by himself.

• He was elected in a democratic vote.

What did Marjane's grandfather do before he was imprisoned?

• He was a revolutionary leader.

• He was an oil businessman.

• He was prime minister.

• He was a teacher.

What punishment did Marjane's grandfather suffer in prison?

• He was beaten daily.

• He was forced to stay in a cell full of water.

• He was exiled to another country.

• He was placed in total isolation for years.

How does Marjane react after learning about her grandfather's suffering?

• She cries and takes a long bath.

• She refuses to believe her parents.

• She gets angry with her grandfather.

• She laughs, thinking it's an exaggeration.

Why does Marjane's father say that people in Iran do not know the true history?

• Because history books are censored.

• Because people refuse to learn.

• Because the truth is too complicated to understand.

• Because their grandparents never told them.

How does the chapter of The Water Cell contribute to Marjane's political awareness?

• It makes her appreciate the Shah's government.

• It makes her question the justice system and class inequality.

• It convinces her that revolutions never work.

• It makes her want to leave Iran immediately.

Why are Marjane's parents protesting against the government?

• They want democracy and freedom.

• They want to become politicians.

• They are forced to protest.

• They want to move to another country.

How does Marjane's mother react when she sees her protest photo in the newspaper?

• She is proud of herself.

• She is scared and dyes her hair.

• She frames the newspaper as a keepsake.

• She wants to appear in the newspaper again.

What does Marjane do when she hears her parents arguing about politics?

• She gets bored and leaves.

• She listens attentively and tries to understand.

• She tells them they are wrong.

• She asks them to stop talking about serious topics.

Why do Marjane's parents tell her not to join the protests?

• They think she is too young and that it is too dangerous.

• They don't want her to miss school.

• They no longer believe in the protests.

• They think she should wait until she is older.