Persepolis Ch. 1-13 Quiz

What were the two outcomes of the Islamic Revolution?

• The establishment of a secular government and increased women's rights

• The establishment of an Islamic Republic and changes in social norms

• The end of monarchy and the start of a communist regime

• The creation of a democracy and economic prosperity

How was education affected by the new regime?

• It became more focused on science and technology

• It was privatized and only available to the wealthy

• It was influenced by religious teachings and segregated by gender

• It was abolished completely

What did the veil symbolize?

• Freedom and independence

• Oppression and religious conformity

• Wealth and status

• Western influence

What did bilingual schools symbolize to the new regime?

• National pride

• Western influence and a threat to traditional values

• Economic prosperity

• Religious devotion

Why was a picture of Marjane’s mother published in the newspaper? How did her mother respond?

• She won a contest; she was proud

• She protested; she disguised herself for safety

• She was a celebrity; she gave interviews

• She was a teacher; she was honored

When Marji was six, what did she decide?

• To become a doctor

• To become a prophet

• To move to another country

• To join the army

Who is Zarathustrian and what are his three rules for living?

• A Persian king; honesty, bravery, loyalty

• A religious leader; good thoughts, good words, good deeds

• A philosopher; knowledge, power, wisdom

• A poet; love, peace, harmony

Who are Che Guevara, Fidel, Trotsky? Why are they important?

• Famous artists; they influenced modern art

• Political revolutionaries; they inspired resistance and change

• Scientists; they made important discoveries

• Writers; they wrote about freedom

The Persian people faced oppression from what four sources?

• The army, the clergy, the aristocracy, and foreign powers

• The media, the schools, the police, and the government

• The merchants, the farmers, the teachers, and the students

• The artists, the scientists, the writers, and the musicians

What is “dialectic materialism”?

• A religious belief in fate

• A philosophical concept about the conflict of social forces and material needs

• A scientific theory about atoms

• A political system based on monarchy