Persepolis – “The Cigarette” 10-Question MAP-Style Assessment

What is Marji’s main motivation for smoking the cigarette?

• She wants to impress her friends.

• She wants to feel older and more independent.

• She is curious about how cigarettes taste.

• She wants to rebel against the government.

Which detail from the chapter BEST supports Marji’s desire to be seen as an adult?

• She hides the cigarette from her mother.

• She calls the cigarette her “first step toward adulthood.”

• She coughs after taking the first drag.

• She thinks about her father’s smoking habits.

Why does Satrapi slow down the pacing during the smoking scene?

• To emphasize Marji’s fear of getting caught

• To highlight the importance of this personal milestone

• To shift the focus onto Marji’s mother

• To create humor about Marji’s reaction to smoking

What theme is MOST supported by the events in “The Cigarette”?

• Growing up requires people to reject their beliefs.

• Rebellion is dangerous and should be avoided.

• Small acts can symbolize major life changes.

• Young people rely too much on their parents.

Which sentence BEST describes the internal conflict Marji faces in this chapter?

• She wants to obey her parents but also wants to grow up.

• She is afraid of smoke but tries to hide it.

• She does not understand why adults smoke.

• She wants to be alone but her friends keep bothering her.

How does Marji’s point of view shape the reader’s understanding of this moment?

• Her narration shows how serious she believes this act is.

• Her point of view adds humor to the situation.

• Her point of view makes the moment seem unimportant.

• Her narration focuses more on her parents than herself.

Which event from earlier chapters does this moment CONTRAST with the most?

• When Marji prays to be a prophet

• When Marji rebels at school by speaking out

• When Marji learns about her grandfather’s suffering

• When Marji plays games with her friends

Which symbol in the chapter most clearly represents Marji’s transition into adulthood?

• The dinner table

• The cigarette

• The schoolbooks

• The window

What is the effect of the final panels where Marji declares her “childhood was over”?

• To show she regrets her decision

• To emphasize her excitement about maturity

• To highlight the emotional weight of her choice

• To foreshadow her parents finding out

How does this chapter contribute to the development of the book’s overall themes?

• It introduces the effects of war on children.

• It deepens the theme of personal rebellion and identity.

• It explains why Marji distrusts authority.

• It shows the dangers of addiction.