Persepolis: The Veil and Bicycle Quiz

What is the main reason Marjane and her classmates are required to wear the veil at school in "The Veil"?

• To protect them from the sun

• Because of the Islamic Revolution

• To show respect for their teachers

• As part of a new fashion trend

Which of the following best describes Marjane's feelings about wearing the veil in Chapter 1?

• She is proud to wear it

• She is confused and does not understand why she must wear it

• She is excited to show it to her friends

• She is angry at her parents for making her wear it

In "The Bicycle," what does Marjane compare the revolution to?

• A train

• A bicycle

• A river

• A tree

Why does Marjane want to become a prophet, as described in the first two chapters?

• To become famous

• To help people and fix injustices

• To make her parents proud

• To travel the world

Who is Marjane’s favorite author mentioned in the first two chapters?

• Karl Marx

• Rumi

• Shakespeare

• Homer

How do Marjane and her friends react to the new rule about wearing the veil at school?

• They happily accept it

• They play games with the veils and are unsure about the rule

• They refuse to wear it and protest

• They ask their parents for help

What significant event is happening in Iran during the time of "The Veil"?

• The end of World War II

• The Islamic Revolution

• The Persian Empire’s rise

• The discovery of oil

How does Marjane’s relationship with God appear in the first two chapters?

• She is afraid of God

• She often talks to God and sees Him as a friend

• She ignores God completely

• She only prays when she is in trouble

What does Marjane’s mother do to avoid being recognized in a newspaper photo?

• She leaves the country

• She dyes her hair and wears dark glasses

• She hides at home

• She changes her name

Why do Marjane’s parents participate in demonstrations, as shown in the first two chapters?

• To support the Shah

• To protest against injustice and support the revolution

• To meet their friends

• To get free food