Persepolis Chapters 1-5

1. Where does Marjane often talk to God?

• At school

• In a mosque

• In her bedroom

• In the kitchen

2. Why can’t Mehri marry the neighbor’s son?

• She is from a lower class

• He moves away

• She is too young

• Her parents forbid it

3. How does Marjane try to understand her grandfather’s suffering?

• She writes a letter

• She sits in the bath

• She skips dinner

• She locks herself up in her room

4. 4. What does Marjane’s father say is the real reason the Shah was put in power?

• He was related to the previous king

• He was popular

• The British wanted oil

• He was chosen by God

5. When does the Rex Cinema tragedy happen?

• During the revolution

• Before the revolution

• After the revolution

• On New Year’s Day

6. What does Marjane want to be when she grows up?

• A doctor

• A prophet

• A teacher

• A scientist

7. Who takes photos at the demonstrations?

• Anosh

• Her father

• Her mother

• Siamak

8. What does Marjane’s father say about the news on television?

• It’s always true

• It’s boring

• It’s controlled by the government

• It's all about religion

9. What does Marjane’s mother do to avoid being recognized after her photo is published?

• Wears a mask

• takes a vacation

• Changes her hairstyle

• Dyes her hair and wears sunglasses

How does Marjane’s relationship with God change by the end of these chapters?

• It becomes stronger

• She stops talking to God as much

• She starts going to church

• She tells her friends about God